A Dissertation submitted to The TamilnaduDr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai - 32 in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of

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1 A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO TEACHING PROGRMME ON KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE REGARDING CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF DENGUE FEVER AMONG HOUSEWIVE IN SELECTED RURAL AREA AT NAMAKKAL DISTRICT A Dissertation submitted to The TamilnaduDr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai - 32 in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING By Reg. No: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SRESAKTHIMAYEIL INSTITUTE OF NURSING AND RESEARCH (JKK Nattraja Educational Institutions) KUMARAPALAYAM OCTOBER

2 A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO TEACHING PROGRMME ON KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE REGARDING CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF DENGUE FEVER AMONG HOUSEWIVE IN SELECTED RURAL AREA AT NAMAKKAL DISTRICT. APPROVED BY DISSERTATION COMMITTEE Research Guide: Mrs.R.Jamunarani, MSc.,(N), Ph.D. Principal,Sresakthimayeil Institute of Nursing and Research (JKK Nattraja Educational Institutions) Kumarapalayam Clinical Specialty Guide: Mrs.M.Arokiamary, M.Sc.,(N) Reader Sresakthimayeil Institute of Nursing and Research (JKK Nattraja Educational Institutions) Kumarapalayam A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of Master of Science in Nursing to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai. OCTOBER

3 CERTIFIED THAT THIS IS THE BONAFIED WORK OF AT SRESAKTHIMAYEIL INSTIUTE OF NURSING &RESEARCH (JKK NATTARAJA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS) A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING TO THE TAMIL NADU Dr. M.G.R MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI. EXAMINERS OCT

4 DECLARATION , hereby declare that this dissertation entitled A Study to assess the Effectiveness of Video Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice regarding Control and Prevention of Dengue Fever Among Housewive in Selected Rural Area At Namakkal District has been prepared by me under the guidance and direct supervision of Mrs..R.Jamunarani, M.Phil(N)., Ph.D., Professor cum Principal, and Mrs.M.Arockiamary, M.Sc(N)., Reader, Department of Community Health Nursing, sresakthimayeil institute of nursing and research (JKK Nattraja Educational Institutions), Kumarapalayam as the requirement for partial fulfillment of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING degree under The TamilNadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai-32. This dissertation had not been previously formed and this will not be used in further for award of any other degree/diploma. This dissertation represents independent work on the part of the candidate. Place: Kumrapalayam Date: October 2014 II-Year, M.Sc. (N)., Sresakthimayeil institute of nursing and research (JKK Nattraja Educational Institutions) Kumarapalayam. 4

5 AKNOWLEDGEMENT Everyone has a potential, you just have to discuss it I am grateful to Almighty God for his grace, mercy, strength, guidance, wisdom and support that enriched me throughout this study. There are several hands behind me in giving a shape to this thesis, but it is impossible to mention all by name. There are some whom the investigator would particularly like to thank. I wish to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to our Chairman Tmt.SENTHAMARAI, and our Managing Director Mr.OMMSARAVANAN, Sresakthimayeil institute of nursing and research (JKK Nattraja Educational Institutions) for the facilities they have provided us in the institute and enabled us to do this study. It is our privilege to express our profound sense of gratitude and heartfelt thanks to Mrs.R. JAMUNARANI, M.Sc. (N), PhD, Principal, sresakthimayeil institute of nursing and research for her guidance, support and encouragement throughout the study. I extent my appreciation and gratefulness to my guide Mrs. M. AROCKIAMARY, M.Sc.(N), HOD, community health nursing department, for her diligent efforts to ensure the best of this study. Her reassuring and inspiring words will never be forgotten. My heartfelt thanks to extend to, Dr. J.PRIYA, M.D., my medical expert for her guidance and scholastic suggestions towards this study. 5

6 I wish to convey my special thanks to Dr. Mr. P.RAVI, M.B.B.S., M.D., pediatrician, for validating the tool and for his valuable suggestions. I would like to express my deepest thanks to Mrs. B.KAVITHA, M.Sc. (N)., professor, department of community health nursing, Kongu college of nursing, Coimbatore, for validating the tool and support during my study. I express my sincere thanks to Mrs.S.THANGAMUNEESWARI, M.Sc.(N).,Associate professor, department of community health nursing, Kongu college of nursing, Coimbatore, for validating the tool and valuable guidance. I wish to express grateful thanks to Mrs. P.K.UMA, ph.d., professor, department of English, and Mr.K.ESAKKI, Ph.d., department of Tamil, J.K.K.N. college of arts and science, KUMARAPALAYAM,for their valuable editorial support. I express my deep sense of gratitude to Mr. DHANAPAL, M.Sc., PGDC, statistician, for his help during the statistical analysis for this study. I wish to extend my sincere thanks to Mrs.Kalaiarasi, Librarian, sresakthimayeil institute of nursing and research, for providing books and journals for carrying out my thesis work successfully. I take this opportunity to extend my earnest and profound sense of gratitude to teaching and non teaching staffs and classmates. 6

7 I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Husband Mr. CHANDRASEKARAN ML., for his help and support to complete this study. I am greatly indebted to my Beloved and Ever loving parents, Mr. K. PERIYASAMY, Mrs. P. BAKKIYAM, and brother in law Mr.G.SRIDHAR, MCA, and other family members for their never ending love, faith, support and encouragement throughout the study. I extend my warmest gratitude to my Beloved daughter BABY C. KANISHKA, who missed me and my care during the course of this study. I would like to express my deepest thanks to all Housewives, olapalayam rural community who had participated in the study without them it would have been impossible to complete this study. I also thank team members of Easy Solution computer center for their laborious effort in getting this research computerized. Above all, the investigators owe this success to Almighty. 7

8 RESEARCH ABSTRACT Background: We are familiar with the following statements: Mosquitoes are worse than Tigers and It s very difficult to control Dengue fever until it subside denguefever has been main health problem of the world.this study assess the effectiveness of video teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewive in selected rural area at Namakkal district. OBJECTIVES: 1) To assess the pre test knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever, 2) to deliver the video teaching programme regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever, 3) to assess the post test knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever, 4) to evaluate the effectiveness of video teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever. 5) to find out the correlation between the knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever, 6) to find out the association between post test scores of knowledge and practice with demographic variables. METHOOLOGY: The study was conducted in olapalayam rural community, Namakkal district. The research design used for this study was Quasi- experimental (one group pre test post test). 50 samples were selected through convenience sampling technique. A structured interview schedule and observational check list was used to collect the data on knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewives for pre test followed by that video teaching programme on control and prevention of Dengue fever has been given. Post test was conducted after an interval of one week by using the same questionnaire and observational check list. The data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. FINIDINGS: The demographic variables associated on the basis of knowledge are age (8.73>7.82) Educational status (9.52>7.82), Income (8.08>7, 82), Source of information (10.72>7.82), Type of solid waste disposal (8.39>7.82) and the demographic variables associated on the basis of practice are income (11.48>7.82),Source of information (11.0>7.82), type of solid waste disposal (8.76>7.82) on control and prevention of Dengue fever. Pretest knowledge level was assessed among Housewive, mean was 12.14, standard deviation 3.4 and the overall knowledge of mean percentage was 40% that shows the Housewives were in inadequate knowledge. Pretest level of practice score was 8

9 inadequate, mean was 9.8, standard deviation was 2.6. The overall practice mean percentage was 49% Post test knowledge score in mean 19.9 and standard deviation The overall knowledge of mean percentage was 66% that shows adequate knowledge after video teaching programme., Post test practice score in mean 16.3and standard deviation 2.0.The overall practice mean percentage was 82% that shows adequate practice after video teaching programme.,area wise calculation of knowledge level was assessed. The post test mean percentage for definition of Dengue fever 73%, causes of Dengue fever was 63%, mode of transmission of Dengue fever was 65%, signs& symptoms of Dengue fever was 65%, complication of Dengue fever was 48%, and prevention of Dengue fever was 70%.Comparison of pre and post test level of knowledge was analyzed by using paired t test. Calculated t value was 14.8 (14.8>2.02) which was greater than table value. So it was significant at p>0.05level. Comparison of pre and posttest level of knowledge in area wise also analyzed by using paired t test.calculated t value for definition of Dengue fever 7.7>2.02, causes 14.6>2.02, mode of transmission 9.8>2.02, signs& symptoms 8.6>2.02, complication 4.0>2.02 and prevention of Dengue fever 6.0>2.02. Hence all the areas of knowledge were greater than the table value. So it was significant at p>0.05 level. Comparison of pre and post test level of practice was analyzed by using paired t test. Calculated t value was 16.2 (16.2>2.02) which was greater than table value. So it was significant at p>0.05level.correlation between knowledge and practice was done by using Karl Pearson s correlation method. The calculated r value was 0.62(0.62>0.28). The calculated r value was higher than the table value. Hence it was a positive correlation between knowledge and practice so knowledge of the disease reported a significant higher use of preventive measures on control and prevention of Dengue fever. Conclusion: The study proves that video teaching programme on control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewive was effective in improving the knowledge and practice. 9

10 CHAPTER I TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CONTENT Need for the study Statement of the problem Objectives of the study Operational definitions Assumptions Hypothesis Ethical consideration Delimitation Conceptual frame work PAGE NO II REVIEW OF LITERATURE Literature related to prevalence and causes of Dengue fever. Literature related to signs and symptoms of Dengue fever. Literature related to prevention of Dengue fever. Literature related to knowledge and practice of Dengue fever

11 III IV RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Introduction Research approach Research design Variables Setting of the study Population Sample size and sampling technique Criteria for sample selection Development of the tool Content validity Reliability Pilot study Data collection procedure DATA ANALYSIS Data regarding the demographic variables of Housewive Analysis of pre test and post test level of knowledge score on control and prevention of Dengue fever Comparison of mean pre test and post test knowledge score on control and prevention of Dengue fever Comparison of mean pre test and post test area wise knowledge score on control and prevention of Dengue fever Analysis of pre test and post test level of practice score on control and prevention of Dengue fever

12 Comparison of mean pre test and post test practice score on control and prevention of Dengue fever Correlation between the knowledge and practice on control and prevention of Dengue fever Association between post test level of knowledge score on control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewive with their demographic variables Association between post test level of practice score on control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewive with their demographic variables V DISCUSSION VI SUMMARY, IMPLICATIONS, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATION AND LIMITATION. BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDICES i TABLE NO 1. LIST OF TABLES TITLE Frequency &distribution according to demographic variables PAGE NO 38 12

13 2. Analysis between pre test and post test level of knowledge score on control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewive 41.3 Comparison of Mean, standard deviation and t test value of pre test and post test over all knowledge score regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewive. 43 Comparison of Mean, standard deviation and t test 4. scores of Housewive in pre and post test 45 knowledge regarding definition of Dengue fever Comparison of Mean, standard deviation and t test 5. scores of Housewive in pre and post test 46 knowledge regarding causes of Dengue fever 6. Mean, standard deviation and t test scores of Housewives in pre and post test knowledge 47 regarding mode of transmission of Dengue fever 7. Comparison of Mean, standard deviation and t test scores of Housewive in pre and post test knowledge regarding signs and symptoms of 48 Dengue fever 8. Comparison of Mean, standard deviation and t test scores in pre and post test knowledge regarding 49 complication of Dengue fever among Housewive. 9. Comparison of Mean, standard deviation and t test scores in pre and post test knowledge regarding 50 prevention of Dengue fever among Housewive. 10. Analysis between pre test and post test level of practice score regarding control and prevention of 52 dengue fever among Housewive 11. Comparison of Mean standard deviation and t test value of pre test and post test practice score regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever 54 among Housewive. 12. Correlation between knowledge and practice scores regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever 56 among Housewive. 13. Association between post test overall knowledge 57 scores of samples with demographicvariables 14. Association between post test practice score of 60 13

14 samples with demographicvariables. FIG. NO 1. LIST OF FIGURES TITLE Conceptual framework based on Rosen stock's(1974), Health Belief Model applied to assess the effectiveness of video teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewive. PAGE NO Schematic representation of the Research design Bar diagram shows percentage of pre- test and posttest knowledge score on control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewive. 42 Bar diagram shows mean percentage of pre-test and 4. post-test over all knowledge score on control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewive. Bar diagram shows mean percentage of pre- test and post- test knowledge score of definition, causes, mode 5. of transmission, signs and symptoms, complication and prevention on control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewive. 6. Bar diagram shows percentage of pre-test and post-test practice score on control and prevention of dengue

15 7. fever among Housewive. Bar diagram shows mean percentage of pre-test and post-test practice score on control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewive. 55 LIST OF APPENDICE S.NO APPENDIX PAGE NO 1. Permission letter for conducting the study i 2. Permission letter for validation of tool and content ii 3. Content validity certificate iii 4. List of content Validators vi 5. Structured Interview guide on knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue Fever.-English Version. vii 6. Scoring key xviii Planned Video Teaching Programme on control and prevention of Dengue Fever.-English Version. Structured Interview guide on knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue Fever-Tamil Version. Planned Video Teaching Programme on control and prevention of Dengue Fever- Tamil Version. Conduction of Video teaching programme and Video xix xxxii xliii lxi 11. Written Informed Consent form. lxii 15

16 CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION SMALL BITE BIG THREAT WHO Theme (2014) Communicable diseases have affected human life even since earlier times and continue to be major health problems. Dengue is the most common one when compared to all the arthod-borne viral diseases. Dengue fever is an acute, infectious, commonest arboviral disease, caused by dengue viruses, transmitted from person to person, by the bite of infective, female, Aedes mosquito. Dengue virusis a member of Flavi-virus group, belongs to Castle s group Band family Togaviridae. It is RNA virus, spherical, 17 to 25 millimicrons in diameter. Serologically there are 4 types, DEN-1, DEN-2, and DEN-3and DEN-4. The most efficient vector is Aedes aegypti mosquito. It is most efficient because of its peridomestic habit, i.e., it breeds near human habitations, in the water, collected in artificial containers like coconut shell, broken pot and bottle, flower vase, air coolers, etc. It is a block mosquito with white bands. So it is called as Tiger mosquito. During the last 6 months of the year 2014, suspected dengue cases have been reported to the epidemiology unit from all over the island. High level of dengue activity is being observed in a number of Pacific island countries and areas (PICs).Dengue virus serotype 2 (DENV-2) has recently been isolated in Tuvalu in spite of DENV-3being the current predominant strain. In 2013 DENV-3 re-emerged in several countries and territories in the South Pacific after nearly 20 years. WHO is closely monitoring the situation in the Region, especially with regard to serotype 16

17 circulation. In French Polynesia the total number of positive cases of dengue reported since February 2013 is 2,188. In the Solomon Islands, the total number of cases have been reported sincejanuary 2014 is 1513.In Cook Islands, the total number of suspected cases since the beginning of the outbreak (13 Feb 2014) is 932. (WHO 2013) There has been a rise in dengue cases in India. As per the data available, the number of cases and deaths due to dengue fever in India were higher in 2012 as compared to 2011.the statistics further revealed that 49,606 dengue cases were detected across India and 247 died of the deadly fever in (National Trunk News Feb 2013) Tamilnadu has recorded the most number of dengue cases in the country after Maharshtra between January 1 and June 30, 2014.Statistics from the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) shows that, the state recorded 677 cases after Maharashtra (963),and was followed by Kerala (651),Karnataka(528),and Gujarat (220).Across the country, 3,763 cases and 2 deaths were reported in this period. In Chennai, corporation sources say, more than 100 cases of dengue have been reported so far this year, most of them from Adyar, Kodambakkam aaaand Alandur Zones. (The times of India, June 2014) A total of 26 cases have been recorded in Namakkal District in 2012 and 47 cases have been reported in Feb 2013.Special teams have been formed in all the 15 Blocks of the District of closely monitor dengue cases.(the Hindu Oct 2012) The increase of dengue and dengue hemorrhagic fever is due to uncontrolled population and urbanization without appropriate water management, to the global spread of dengue via travel and trade and erosion of vector control programme. 17

18 Dengue fever is an emerging public health problem in India. So special attention is required to be paid for its prevention and control. NEED FOR STUDY Over the past years, next to diarrheal disease and acute respiratory infections, dengue has become a leading cause of hospitalization and death among children. In India, epidemics are becoming more frequent. If untreated mortality from complication of dengue fever is as high as 20% whereas if recognized early & managed properly, mortality is less than 1%. (K.Park- 2011) The Hindu (October 09, 2012) reports that the Salem Corporation has initiated several measures to control the mosquito menace in the city. The civic body has deputed 120 personnel to carryout mosquito control activities. Spraying of repellents, fogging and cleaning of drainage channels and anti-larval measures were being carried. The sanitary workers covered 10 wards in a day and achieved percent source reduction and control through anti-larval measures and also educated people about sanitation and mosquito control measures. The outbreak of dengue fever that infected some of 20 people in Florida s martin country last year unnerved many who feared the tropical disease had once again established a foothold in Florida. The last outbreak occurred in 2009 and 2010.Before that, the disease hadn t struck Florida in more than 70 years. Now scientists from the Florida campus of the Scripps Research Institute (TSRT) have been awarded $2.3 million from the National Institute of Health to study a category of viruses that causes dengue fever.(jupiter,fl- march, 2014) Innovative research has provided the first clues towards creating an anti viral therapy for dengue fever, which affects 390 million people each year worldwide. There are currently no vaccines (or) anti viral treatments which can 18

19 safely (or) effectively control the diseases. However, researchers from the University of Bristo have shown that there could be significant difference between the four types of dengue viruses cause the disease, one protein in particular NS5- is essential for the virus to spread. This is important as it impacts on our understanding of viral replication and pathogenesis. The design of anti viral therapies those are effective against all (dengue fever) types. (Andrew Davidson,Aug 2013). Usually in areas, having high population density, poor sanitation and large numbers of desert coolers, overhead tanks, discarded buckets, types, utensils, etc. which promote mosquito breeding are at high risk. It can also occur in rural areas where the environment is friendly for mosquito breeding. Mosquito breeding can occur in containers used for spring water, for cattle feeding and drinking, discarded items which is not cleared periodically. Due to lack of water facility the people are store water in cement tanks, plastic drums, buckets, cisterns, etc. for household purposes. If these containers are not properly maintained it is an ideal places for Aedes mosquito breeding. Most of the people stored for longer period without proper lid. People have poor knowledge about dengue fever and Aedes aegypti because it is a differ from other mosquitoes. They adapted various preventive measures to escape from mosquito bites only during the night but Aedes mosquito will bite only in day time So health awareness programmes need to be conducted in these areas, especially to housewives who is maintaining sanitation in and around the house and more responsibility for household activities. (Ramani Bai.R, etal., (2011) ` The secret of national health lies in the homes of the people and in the hands of women (housewives). The women would be the suitable group to assess the 19

20 knowledge and practice regarding prevention of dengue fever because they are in process of forming habits, easily influenced and primary care providers. They should essentially have the knowledge of preventive measures, so that they can protect their family. Community participation and ownership prevention programme require extensive health education and community outreach. Since women are the primary care providers, in rural they are more ignorant about causes, occurrences and complications of dengue fever. In every community, there exist varying practices, customs and technology has brought about advancing of life situations still a good number of families are unaware of it. So, community about dengue fever by assessing the existing knowledge and practices of women and there by prevention its occurrence. If the women have the adequate knowledge about prevention of dengue fever, they can play an important role in changing the cause of the epidemics. Salem health zone which comprises Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts reported 6 positive cases of dengue with no mortality-june 28, The government medical college hospital in its special ward treated with dengue symptoms from Namakkal, Salem. It is necessary to educate the public schools, and the college students about the preventive measures against the disease. The Hindu, (June28, 2012). Olapalayam people are having inadequate knowledge about mosquitoe control measures and dengue fever. This motivated me to conduct research study on control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewive, because they are the care takers of the family members. 20

21 STATEMEMT OF THE PROBLEM A study to assess the effectiveness of video teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewives in selected rural area at Namakkal district. OBJECTIVES: To assess the pre test knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever To deliver the video teaching programme regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever. To assess the post test knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever To evaluate the effectiveness of video teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever. To find out the correlation between the knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever To find out the association between post test scores of knowledge and practice with demographic variables. OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS: ASSESS: Refers to the process used to identify the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of Housewives regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever. EFFECTIVENESS: It refers to the significant difference between pre and post test knowledge, attitude and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever. 21

22 VIDEO TEACHING PROGRAMME: It is a series of visual information given through slides shows and video s regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever. KNOWLEDGE: It refers to the level of information is known by the samples on control and prevention of Dengue fever which was assessed by structured interview questionnaire. PRACTICE: It refers to the observations made regarding activities related to control and prevention of Dengue fever as measured by the observational checklist. PREVENTION: It refers to the measures to be taken at primary, secondary and tertiary level of Dengue fever. DENGUE FEVER: It is an acutely infectious mosquito borne viral disease transmitted through Aedes mosquito. HOUSEWIVE: It refers to the married women who will stay in home and is responsible member of the family. ASSUMPTION: Housewive will have some knowledge regarding Dengue fever. Housewive will have interest to learn and participate in video teaching programme on control and prevention of Dengue fever. 22

23 The knowledge and practice of Housewives will vary with demographic variables. HYPOTHESIS: H1: The mean post test knowledge score is higher than the mean pre test knowledge score on control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewives. H2: The mean post test practice score is higher than the mean pre test practice score on control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewives. H3: There is a correlation between knowledge and practice score on Control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewives. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS: Formal oral permission was obtained from the panchayat leaders and the informed written consent was obtained from Housewives after explaining the purpose of the study. All the information was kept confidential and privacy was providedduring the time of data collection. DELIMITATION: 23

24 The study is limited to the Housewives who are residing in Olapalayam area at Namakkal district. This study is limited only to 50 samples. Period of study is limited to Housewives who are available at the period of study. The study is limited only to the sample who can speak Tamil. CONCEPTUAL FRAME WORK: The conceptual frame work of this study is based on Rosenstock s Health Belief model (1974). Health belief model provides a way of understanding and predicting how clients behave in relation to the health and how they will comply with health c are therapies. The model consider the individual s perception of susceptibility to an illness, his perception of the seriousness of the illness, psychosocial and demographic modifying factors and the likelihood that he will take recommended actions. He first perceives the susceptibility of specific illness. Second component is the individual s perception of seriousness of the illness. Modifying factors, the third component influences this perception. The fourth component, the likelihood action that a person will take preventive action involves the person s perceptions of the benefits of taking action. The health belief model address the relationship between a person s believes on health disease and how he acts. Nurses using this approach can better understand factors that influence one s perceptions and beliefs and the individual s behaviors, in order to plan care that will most effectively assist individual in, maintaining health and preventive illness (Potter & Perry, 2007) Polit and Hungler (1999) describes that a conceptual frame work deals with abstractions that are assembled by the virtue of their relevance to a common theme. Conceptualization is a process of forming ideas that is utilized and forms conceptual 24

25 frame work for development of research design. It helps the researcher to know what data need to be collected and gives direction to an entire research study. APPLICATION OF THIS CONCEPTUAL FRAME WORK TO THE STUDY: The model describes about 3 variables:- HOUSEWIVE S PERCEPTION: Housewive s perceived knowledge regarding Dengue fever its meaning, causes, mode of transmission, signs and symptoms, treatment and prevention of Dengue fever and their practices related to prevention of Dengue fever. MODIFYING FACTOR: The Housewive s perception is influenced by cues to action like video teaching programme and health information from health personnel. The Housewive s perception is also influenced by demographic variables like Education, family, income and structured variables like knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever. LIKELIHOOD OF TAKING ACTION: This part indicates Housewive s may try to take action to gain knowledge and initiating measures to prevent Dengue fever. Individual Modifying Perception factors 25 Likelihood of taking action

26 Housewive s perceived knowledge on meaning, causes, mode of transmission, signs and symptoms, treatment and prevention of Dengue fever. Demographic variables. Age of housewive, Education, Number of persons Socio-economic factors Type of family, Belief, Income Perceived benefits of dengue fever Life style changes hygienic practices Searching for medical advice Perceived thread of dengue fever housewive s perception about problems of dengue fever and its prevention Cues of action Video teaching programme Likelihood of taking recommended preventive health action Gain in knowledge regarding dengue fever Taking acceptable preventive actions related to dengue fever Adherence to health Fig. 1 SHOW S THE CONCEPTUAL FRAME WORK BASED ON IRWIN ROSEN STOCK S HEALTH BELIEF MODEL 26

27 REVIEW OF LITERATURE A review of literature on the research topic makes the researcher familiar with the existing studies and provides information which helps to focus on studies & provides information that helps to focus on a particular problem lay a foundation upon which to base new Knowledge. (Polit and Hungler 2000). Review of literature for the present study has been organized under the following sections: Section I : Literature review related to prevalence and causes of Dengue fever. Section II : Literature review related to signs and symptoms of Dengue fever. Section III : Literature review related to prevention of Dengue fever. Section IV : Literature review related to knowledge and practice of Dengue fever. Section I: - Review related to prevalence and causes of Dengue fever. Ayyup m. khazindar, etal(2006), A study stated that, the aim to determine the demographic, clinical and laboratory profile along with disease outcome of all confirmed cases of dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever admitted in King Abdulaziz Hospital and Oncology centre, SaudiArabia. A total of 80 patients were admitted with a suspected diagnosis of dengue fever. Among these, 39(48.75%) cases were confirmed. The male to female ratio was 3.3:1.Their ages ranged from 2 to 60 years with a mean 27.6+/-11.2.The maximum numbers of patients were seen in the summer months of June, July and August. 27

28 Phuong HL, Thai k t (2009), A study stated that, it was conducted by the division of infectious diseases, academic medical center, Netherlands to diagnose dengue in 459 febrile patients. Based on a composite of the NSIAg-ELISA, Ab- ELISA and PCR results, 54(125%) patient had acute dengue. Positive and negative predictive values were 65% and 98% for the Ab based diagnosis and 91% and 92% for NSIAg respectively. ThammapaloS, ChongsuwiwatwongV, et al, A study stated that, aimed to determine the socio-demographic and environmental factors influencing potential breeding sites of the dengue vector in Phuket Province. Three hundred houses were recruited by cluster random sampling for larval inspection. Of all the types of water containers, a high proportion of tires and discarded items were infested by Aedes larva (42% and 32%, respectively). Due to the abundance of water tanks, jars for using water and discarded containers (1.7, 2.1, 0.8 per house), these were the main breeding sites (0.29, 0.35, and 0.28 infested containers per house, respectively). Buddhists' houses were significantly more likely to have a larvae-infested flower vase than Muslims' houses. Townhouses had relatively few infested containers, while those on rubber plantations had 18.3 times higher odds of having at least one container with larva. No window screens increased the odds of larva infestation in the discarded containers by 4.2 times. With this information and given a reliable piped water supply, the number of water containers can be reduced to minimize the breeding places. Garbage should be properly disposed of. Screens should be installed, if possible. Buddhists should be advised on the proper protection of flower vases. 28

29 Nakamura N et al (2010). A study stated that, Dengue cases reported to the national surveillance system were retrospectively examined. The number of reported cases per number of Japanese travellers to a dengue-endemic country was calculated to estimate the country-specific incidence of imported dengue virus infection. The incidence of dengue infection among Japanese travelers was compared between dengue high season and low season in each country using relative risk (RR) and associated 95% confidence intervals (CI). Among 540 Japanese residents who were reported as dengue cases from 2006 to 2010, the majority had travelled to Indonesia, India, the Philippines, and Thailand. The Relative risk of dengue infection among Japanese travellers during dengue high season versus low season was 4.92 (95% CI: ) for the Philippines, 2.76 (95% CI: ) for Thailand and 0.37 (95% CI: ) for Indonesia. MônicadaSilva-Nune, et al (2008). A study stated that, a comparison of dengue virus (DENV) anti body levels in paired serum samples collected from predominantly DENV-naïve residents in an agricultural settlement in Brazilian Amazonia (baseline sero prevalence,18.3%) showed a sero conversion rate of 3.67episodes/100 person-years at risk during 12 months of follow-up. Multivariate analysis identified male sex, poverty, and migration from extra-amazonian states as significant predictors of base line DENV sero positivity, whereas male sex, a history of clinical diagnosis of dengue fever, and travel to an urban area predicted subsequent sero conversion. Sinha N, Gupta N, et al(2008)a study stated that, Dengue is a worldwide condition spread throughout the tropical and subtropical zones between 30 degrees north and 40 degrees south. It is endemic in South East Asia, the pacific, east and West Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas. Dengue 29

30 outbreaks are occurring almost every three yearly in Delhi for the last 12 years. The latest outbreak was in the year 2006, which started late in August, peaked in the month of October and lasted till late November. We describe here the clinical, hematological and biochemical data of 70 patients of dengue fever diagnosed as per WHO criteria in LokNayak Hospital, New Delhi during this outbreak. Hematological parameters were estimated by automated counter and dengue serology was done by capture ELISA technique. Kohbk, Nglc, Kitay, et al(2008). A study stated that, aimed to determine the socio demographic and environmental factors influencing potential breeding sites of the dengue vector in Prince of Songkla University, Taiwan. The 100 houses were recruited for larval inspection. Of all the type of water containers, a high proportion of tyres and discarded items were infested by Aedes larva (42% and 32% respectively). Due to the abundance of water tanks, jars for using water and discarded containers (1.7, 2.1, 0.8 per house), these were themain breeding sites (0.29, 0.35, and 0.28 infested containers per house respectively). Malavige GN, FernandoS (2008).A study stated that, Dengue viral infections are one of the most important mosquito borne diseases in the world. They may be asymptomatic or may give rise to undifferentiated fever, dengue fever, dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), or dengue shock syndrome. Annually, 100 million cases of dengue fever and half a million cases of DHF occur worldwide. Ninety percent of DHF subjects are children less than 15 years of age. At present, dengue is endemic in 112 countries in the world. No vaccine is available for preventing this disease. Early recognition and prompt initiation of appropriate treatment are vital if disease related morbidity and mortality are to be limited. This review 30

31 outlines aspects of the epidemiology of dengue infections, the dengue virus and its mosquito vector, clinical features and pathogenesis of dengue infections, and the management and control of these infections. Sinda N, Gupta N, Thamb R, et al.(2008). A longitudinal study stated that, during in one arid and two semi arid dengue endemic district of Rajasthan by desert medicine Research centre (ICMR) Jodhpur India. The study aim was to describe surveillance and prevention of dengue in arid and semi arid districts. Results showed that in urban areas during all the seasons, adult house index of Aedes aegypti were maximum in desert zone (25) and least in semi arid. The difference of AHI during three seasons was statistically significant chi2= 16.1, p <0.01 for urban and chi2 =50.71,p<0.01 for rural. Water storage habits during summer season were emerged to be the risk factor of vectorabundance in urban area of arid and semiarid settings. Sharma k,angel B,et al(2007). A study stated that, to determine the sero prevalence of dengue fever and DHF in patients attending medical clinics or admitted in the ICU with febrile signs and symptoms of hemorrhages in CMC Ludhiana, Punjab, India. A sample of 168 (39.4%) was selected among 426 samples and were tested for IgM antibodies. Of the 168 positive cases, 159 were detected during the months of October and November. Paramasivan R, Thenmozhi V, HieriyanJ, et al. A study stated that, a serological, virological and entomological investigation was carried out to confirm the etiology of the Dengue outbreak in Kanyakumari District in Tamilnadu. A total of 76 samples were collected from suspected cases of dengue 31

32 and among those samples 15 (20%) were found to be positive for dengue virus specific IgM antibodies. Dengue virus serotype 3 was detected from a plasma sample by Toxo IFA test using virus specific monoclonal antibodies. VijayKumar TS, Chandy S, Sathish N, et al (2008). A retrospective study was carried out to diagnose dengue infection, accomplished by the demonstration of specific IgM antibodies in blood, over a period of 5 years in CMC, Vellore, India. Serum samples from a total of 1426 individuals obtained over 5 years were tested for dengue specific antibodies. Of the 1426 patients, 693 were adults (>15 years) and 694 were children (<15 years) excluding 39 individuals whose age was not known. There were 807 males and 610 females (excluding 9 individuals whose status of sex was unknown). The study revealed that a total of 423 (29.3%) samples were positive for dengue IgM over the five year period. Section II: - Review related to the signs and symptoms of dengue fever Hope H. Biswas, et.al, (2012) Data from the multi-year, ongoing Pediatric D engue Cohort Study of approximately 3,800 children aged 2 14 years in Managua, Nicaragua, were used to examine the frequency of clinical signs and symptoms by day of illness and to generate models for the association of signs and symptoms during the early phase of illness and over the entire course of illness with testing denguepositive. The frequency of signs and symptoms varied by day of illness, dengue status, and disease severity. Dengue-positive associated with fever, headache, retroorbital pain, myalgia, arthralgia, rash, petechiae, positive tourniquet test, vomiting, leukopenia, platelets 150,000 cells/ml, poor capillary refill, cold extremities and hypotension. Day-by-day analysis of clinical signs and symptoms together with longitudinal statistical analysis showed significant associations with testing dengue- 32

33 positive and important differences during the early phase of illness compared to the entire course of illness. These findings stress the importance of considering day of illness when developing prediction algorithms for real-time clinical management. Ganesananthan S, Anil R, Kwok FY, Sinniah M.(2008), A retrospective study of the gastrointestinal symptoms, signs and laboratory parameters in adult dengue patients admitted to Kuala Lumpur Hospital. Six hundred sixty-six patients with clinical and biochemical features consistent with dengue infection were identified. Patients were stratified into those who required intensive care and those who were managed in non high dependency wards. Serum alanine aminotransaminase (ALT) levels were normal in 22.8% of patients and 5.9% of patients had acute fulminant hepatitis. Abdominal pain (p = 0.01) and tenderness (p<0.001), gastrointestinal bleed (p<0.001), jaundice (p<0.001), hepatomegaly (p<0.001) and ascites (p<0.001) were predictors of need for intensive care. We conclude that gastrointestinal manifestations are very common in dengue patients. Presence of abdominal pain and tenderness, gastrointestinal bleed, jaundice, hepatomegaly and ascites can be used to triage patients requiring intensive care. Kapoor HK Bhais, etal (2007), A study stated that, Dengue infection is a major public health problem, affecting the general population in Southeast Asia. Hematologic aberrations in dengue infection include atypical lymphocytosis, coagulopathy, and predominant thrombocytopenia. Bleeding and other presentations in 30 Thai patients with dengue infection during an endemic season (2003) are presented. A review of the clinical presentation of these patients was performed. All had fever as a chief complaint. The three most common complaints were fever (100%), vomiting (90%), and cough (90%), respectively. 33

34 Concerning bleeding, only eight cases (26.6%) had signs of bleeding. Those manifestations included petechiae (seven cases, 23.3%) and melena (one case, 3.3%). Skin bleeding (petechiae) due to thrombocytopenia is the most common bleeding manifestation in dengue infection. Wiwanikh V (2004), A study was undertaken to describe the clinical and laboratory data of the 185 cases of dengue fever / dengue hemorrhagic fever admitted in LokNayak Hospital, New Delhi, India. The mean age of the patients was 26 +/- 10 years. Fever was present in all the cases with headache (61.6%), backache (57.8%), vomiting (50.8%) and abdominal pain (21%).Hemorrhagic manifestation in the term of a positive tourniquet test (21%), gum bleeding and epistaxis (40%), hematemesis (22%), skin rashes (20%) and melena (14%) were also observed. Hepatomegaly and spleenomegaly were observed in 10% and 5% of cases respectively.laboratory investigation revealed thrombocytopenia in 61.39% cases; leucopenia and hemo concentration were found in 68% and 52% of the cases respectively. Section III: - Review related to the prevention of dengue fever Luz PM, Codeço CT, Medlock J etal (2009), A study stated that it was a Insecticide-based vector control is the primary strategy for curtailing dengue transmission. We used a mathematical model of the seasonal population dynamics of the dengue mosquito vector, Aedes aegypti, both to assess the effectiveness of insecticide interventions on reducing adult mosquito abundance and to predict evolutionary trajectories of insecticide resistance. We evaluated interventions that target larvae, adults, or both. We found that larval control and adult control using ultra-low-volume insecticide applications can reduce adult mosquito abundance 34

35 with effectiveness that depends on the frequency of applications. We also found that year-long continuous larval control and adult control, using either insecticide treatment of surfaces and materials or lethal ovitraps, imposed the greatest selection for resistance. We demonstrated that combined targeting of larvae and adults at the start of the dengue season is optimal. This intervention contrasts with year-long continuous larval control policies adopted in settings in which dengue transmission occurs. Ahmed Itrat, Abdullah Khan, etal (2008), A study stated that it was a cross-sectional pilot study was conducted among people visiting tertiary care hospitals in Karachi. Through conversation, questionnaire was administered through a face-to-face unprompted interview with 447 visitors. Knowledge was about 89.9% of individuals interviewed and heard of dengue fever. Sufficient knowledge about dengue was found in Aga Khan University Hospital and 33% in Civil Hospital Karachi. Literate individuals were relatively more well-informed illiterate people (p<0.001). Knowledge based upon preventive measures was found to be predominantly focused rather than eradication of mosquito population (17.3%). Use of anti- mosquito spray was the most prevalent (48.1 as the most important and useful source of information on the disease. Axel keroegel, etal (2006), A study stated that it was acluster randomized trials were implemented to measure the effective control of dengue vector with curtains and water container covers treated with insecticide in Mexico, Venezuela. 18 urban sector in Veracruz and 18 in Trujillo were selected respectively. In Vera Cruz the intervention comprised curtains treated with lambdacyhalothrin and pyriproxyfen chips. In Trujillo the intervention 35

36 comprised curtains treated with long lasting deltamethrin plus water jar covers of the same material. The study concluded that windows curtains and domestic water container covers treated with insecticide can reduce densities of dengue vector to low level and potentially affect dengue transmission. Phuanukoonnon S, Mueller I, Bryan JH. (2006), A study revealed that it was a cross sectional study which was conducted to investigate the influence of larval control methods, water used and weekly cleaning of containers on the presence of Aedes aegypti larva in water storage containers in rural and urban household in Khonkaen,Australia. Larval survey covered 966 households and 5821 containers were inspected. The containers most frequently infested with larvae were rectangular cement containers which were used for storing water, for bathing ( rural 37.25%, urban 35%) and flushing the toilets (rural 35.7% urban 34.3%). Keeping fish (adjusted adds ratio ) was the most effective method of control. Correctly covering containers with lids had similar effect (AOR; ) when used on jars for storing drinking water. Orellano PW, Pedroni E(2008),A study stated that, a comparative study stated that it was carried out to evaluate the cost benefit of an intervention utilizing fumigation against adult mosquitoes in Clarinda, Argentina. A program to control both adult mosquitoes and immature forms was compared to a non intervention hypothesis. There were 176 cases of dengue in Clarinda out of which five were autochthonous and the net present value was I$ 303,602. The result suggested that vector control including fumigation of adult mosquitoes, should be considered in high risk areas as a cost- effective option for non endemic countries. 36

37 Abubakar, Liping Wong, etal, (2013) A focus group study aimed to provide an in-depth understanding of the meaning of dengue fever amongst people living in a dengue endemic region, dengue prevention and treatmentseeking behavior. A total of 14 FGDs comprising 5 Malay, 5 Chineese and 4 Indian groups were conducted between 16 th December, 2011 and 12 th may, 2012.Each FGD was composed of between 5 and 8 participants of the same ethnic group (total 84 participants) of 6 different socio demographic backgrounds. The mean (SD) age of the sample was 39.8.(15.8) years, age range 21to 70 years old. SECTION-IV: Review related to Knowledge and Practice of Dengue Fever. Gunasekar, et.al, (2012) A study conducted that a prospective, cross sectional study in 2005/2006 to determine the knowledge attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding dengue fever (DF) in a suburban of Colombo district. Data was collected using a pre-tested interviewer-administered questionnaire to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of 349 randomly selected residents in the area. Almost all the participants had heard of DF (98%), the media being the most quoted source of information. Based on the scoring system, only 58% had satisfactory knowledge on the symptoms, management and transmission of dengue. Furthermore, 37% of the participants demonstrated satisfactory attitudes and 85% claimed to have used good practices towards dengue. The participants demonstrated gaps in knowledge and poor attitude which may affect the level and frequency of preventive practices. The findings of the study highlight the need for further information, education and communication programs in the community. 37

38 RamaniBai.R and Kanniga.S, (2011) Study stated that, Dengue is one of the mosquito-borne diseases spread by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. Dengue fever has been reported regularly in Tamil Nadu, especially in Chennai. In the year 2001, 737 cases were reported from Chennai out of a total of 816 cases for the whole state. In the absence of a vaccine for dengue, control of vector population is the best option. This could be effective only if there is community participation. In order to assess the knowledge of housewives in peri urban areas of south Chennai, a knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) survey was carried out in The study showed that 77.9% of the study population was unaware of dengue and were not aware of the behavior of its vector like breeding sites, biting time, etc. To prevent mosquito bites, 45.6% of the respondents used coils, but none of the interviewees adopted any preventive measures against this day-biting mosquito. This survey revealed that the knowledge regarding dengue was too poor among the people. Amar Taksande, Department of Pediatrics, JNMC,(2013) The study stated that it was a descriptive cross-sectional study concerning Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Dengue Fever prevention among the people in Rural Hospital of Central India. This study was residents of Wardha Districts, Maharashtra State, who were living there for at least one year. A 410 adults (aged 18 years and above) were interviewed using a pre-tested questionnaire regarding their knowledge, attitude and practices about DF. Results: % respondents belonged to the age group of years, % respondents were married and % respondents were high school certificate (31.21 %) % respondent knew that the vector for dengue is a mosquito. Whereas 47.8 % 38

39 respondents knew that human to human spread occurs in dengue and mainly transmitted by mosquito bites. Around % of them were aware of fever as the presenting symptom. With regards to the knowledge of the preventive measures, respondents were generally aware of mosquito coils/liquid (57.08 %) and spraying (35.12 %) % respondents knew about breeding places of mosquitoes % respondents strongly agreed and agreed that dengue is a serious illness. Only % respondents strongly agreed and agreed that they are at risk of getting dengue whereas % was not sure about the risk. Common preventive practices that were prevalent in the respondents were use of mosquito coils/liquid (45.12 %); cleaning the house (28.30 %) and mosquito spray (23.42 %). Important sources of information about DF were from television (59.75 %) followed by Friends/relatives.80 %). PalanivelChinnakali, NishantGurnani, et.al (2012), A cross-sectional study stated that it was conducted among persons visiting a tertiary care hospital in New Delhi. A systematic sampling procedure was adopted and a pretested questionnaire was used. A total of 215 individuals were interviewed. Majority of the respondents (96.3%) had heard about dengue. The important sources of information were television (54.9%) and newspaper/magazines (51.7%). Around 89% of the study participants considered dengue as serious problem. Nearly 86% participants were aware of the spread of dengue by mosquitoes while 73% were aware of one of the correct breeding sites of Aedes mosquito. Mosquito mats/liquidators were used by 61% of respondents, coils by 56% and repellant creams by 22% 39

40 Sami Abdo Radman Al (2013), A cross-sectional study conducted in a semi-urban Town of Malaysia, using a structured questionnaire covering sociodemography, knowledge related to dengue, knowledge related to Aedes mosquito and preventive measures against the disease. For comparison of survey responses, chi-square test was applied for categorical data. To explore the factors affecting the practice of dengue control, a linear regression model was introduced. Almost all of the respondents (95%) had heard about dengue. Overall, misconceptions of dengue transmission were identified and the practice of dengue control in the study population was insufficient. About half (50.5%) had misconceptions that Aedes can breed in dirty water and the preferred biting time is dusk or sunset (45.6%). Only 44.5% of the households surveyed had covered their water containers properly. Significant associations were found between knowledge scores of dengue and age (P = 0.001), education level (P = 0.001), marital status (P = 0.012), and occupation (P = 0.007). In regression analysis, only the knowledge of dengue was significantly and positively associated with practice on dengue control. Begonia C. Yboa1, Leodoro J. Labrague (2013), A study stated that, a cross sectional design was adopted for this investigation. Convenience samples of six hundred forty six (646) residents who were visiting the rural health units in different municipalities of Samar, Philippines were taken as participants in study. More than half of the respondents had good knowledge (61.45%) on causes, signs and symptoms, mode of transmission, and preventive measures about dengue. More than half of the respondents used dengue preventive measures such as fans (n = 340, 52.63%), mosquito coil (n = 458, 70.90%), and bed nets (n = 387, 40

41 59.91%) to reduce mosquitoes while only about one third utilized insecticides sprays (n = 204, 31.58%) and screen windows (n = 233, 36.07%) and a little portion used professional pest control (n = 146, 22.60%). There was no correlation between knowledge about dengue and preventive practices (p=0.75). Television/Radio was cited as the main source of information on dengue infections. Findings suggest that better knowledge does not necessarily lead to better practice of dengue measures. Educational campaigns should give more emphasis dengue transmissions and on cost effective ways of reducing mosquito and preventing dengue such as environmental measures and control. Furthermore, wide range of information, skills and support must be provided by the government to increase dengue awareness among residents. Syed, M., Saleem, T., Syeda, U et,a (2010), A study stated that, a cross sectional survey was conducted among selected communities with different socioeconomic backgrounds in Karachi, Pakistan. A sample size of 440 adults (aged 18 years and above) were interviewed using a pre-tested questionnaire regarding their knowledge, attitude and practices about dengue fever. A composite scoring system, based on the answers given in the questionnaire, was used to establish the level of awareness in the population. The division of the higher and lower socioeconomic groups was based on their income. Data from 400 respondents (244 males, 156 females) was used for primary analysis. About thirty five percent of the samples had adequate knowledge about dengue fever and its vector. Knowledge had significant associations with education (p = 0.004) and socioeconomic status (p = 0.02). The high socioeconomic group showed better preventive practices. 41

42 Poonam Ramesh Naik, AbhaySubhashraoNirgude, et al,(2011). A study stated that, a community based cross sectional study was undertaken in Seshambabudem village of Tippathymandal, Nalgonda district during February to May The study area constitutes 315 households with population of All the households were included by census method. From each household an individual aged years were interviewed by using pre designed, pre tested semi structured questionnaire. Likewise 292 individuals from 315 households were enrolled in the study. Data was compiled and analyzed and results were shown in percentages. Majority of the respondents (43.2%) were in the age group of years. As per their literacy status, 45.2% were illiterate. As per modified B G Prasad s classification of socio-economic status, those belonging to high class and lower middle class of socio-economic status were 25.3% and 18.5% respectively. The most common cause of dengue cited was mosquito bite (60.61%). Around 57.53% of them were aware of fever as the presenting symptom. However more than a quarter (34.9%) of the respondents were not aware of any of the symptoms. Half of the respondents (51.36%) were aware of preventive measures such as mosquito repellents like matt, liquid repellents/coils. Common preventive practices that were prevalent in the community were use of mosquito repellents (46.57%), prevent water stagnation (13.01%), cleaning the house (34.93%). Very few of them practiced weekly emptying of containers (9.58%) and use of mosquito nets (11.64%). Important sources of information about dengue were from TV/ Radio (39.04%). Conclusion: Our findings highlight the need for further information, education and communication programs to identify barriers to action and to seek ways to translate population knowledge about dengue into positive preventive practices. 42

43 NahlaKhamisRagab Ibrahim, Adnan Al-Bar, et al,(2009).a study stated that, a cross-sectional approach was conducted to assess knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) of high school female students, teachers and supervisors towards Dengue fever (DF), and to determine scoring predictors of high school students knowledge and practice scores. A multistage, stratified, random sample method was applied. A total of 2693 students, 356 teachers and 115 supervisors completed confidential self-administered questionnaires. Students obtained the lowest mean knowledge score compared to the other two groups (F = 51.5, P < 0.001). A positive family history of DF (a OR = 2.05; 95% CI = ), having literate mothers ( secondary education) and students age 17 were the predictors of high students knowledge score. The only predictor of high practice score was obtaining high knowledge score (a OR = 2.06; 95% CI = ). 43

44 CHAPTER - III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Research methodology involves systemic procedure which includes research design, the setting the sample, criteria for sample selection, sample technique development and description of tool and testing of the tool, the procedure for data collection and the plan for data collection. RESEARCH APPROACH The section of research approach is a basic procedure for the conduction of research studies. The research approach is an EVALUATIVE APPROACH. RESEARCH DESIGN The research design is the overall plan for addressing a researcher question including specification for enhancing the study s integrity. (Polit and beck, 2001) Research design is can be defined as a blue print to conduct a research study, which involves the description of research approach, study setting, sample size, sample technique, tools and data collection and analysis to answer a specific questions (or) for testing research hypothesis. Design used in the study was Quasi experimental study (only pretest posttest design) was adapted for this study VARIABLES: Variables are qualities, properties (or) characteristics of person, things (or) situations that change (or) vary 44

45 INDEPENDENT VARIABLES: It is a stimulus (or) activity that is manipulated or varied by the researcher to create the effect on the dependent variable. The independent variable in the present study was video teaching programme. DEPENDENT VARIABLE: It is the outcome (or) response due to the effect of the independent variables, which researcher wants to predict (or) explain. The dependent variable in the present study was knowledge, attitude and practice of control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewives. ATTRIBUTE VARIABLES: The attribute variables are age, education. income, source of information, type of house, number of person in home, type of family, type of drainage system, type of solid waste disposal. SETTING OF THE STUDY: This study was carried out in olapalayam, rural community. The rural community is 3 kilometers far from sresakthimayeil institute of nursing and research, kumarapalayam and covers a population of Most of them in the rural community are power loom employees. POPULATION: The term population refers to the aggregate (or) totality of all the objects, subjects (or) members that confirm to a set of specifications (polit and hunguler, 1999). All the Housewive were the population for the study. 45

46 TARGET POPULATION: It refers to the population that the researcher wishes to make a generalization. In this research the target population was Housewive. ACCESSIBLE POPULATION: It refers to the aggregate of cases which conform to the designed criteria which is accessible to the researcher as the pool of subjects (or) objects. In this study the population consists of Housewive in olapalayam rural community. SAMPLE SIZE: The sample size is 50. SAMPLING TECHNIQUE: The sampling technique used in this study was convenience sampling. CRITERIA FOR SAMPLE SELECTION: INCLUSIVE CRITERIA: Housewive who are willing to participate in the study. Housewive who are able to understand and speak Tamil. EXCLUSIVE CRITERIA: Housewive who are not willing to participate in the study. Housewive who have vision and hearing problem. Housewive who are affected by dengue fever. Housewive who had pervious exposure to this kind of teaching. DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOOL: The tool which was used in this study consists of three parts. 46

47 PART I: Demographic variables such as age, education. income, source of information, type of house, number of person in home, type of family, type of drainage system, type of solid waste disposal. PART II: Structured questionnaire with 30 multiple choice questions to assess the knowledge on control and prevention of dengue fever. PART III: Observational checklist with 20 questions to observe the practice on control and prevention of dengue fever. CONTENT VALIDITY: Validity is the degree to which an instrument measures what is suppose to measure (Polit and Beck, (2004). Validity of the content was done by Mrs. J. Priya, M.D., Civil Assitant surgeon in Erode G.H., Mr. P. Ravi, M.B.B.S., D.Ch, pediatrician in baby clinic, Mrs.M.Arockia Mary, M.Sc (N), reader in community health nursing, Mrs.B.Kavitha, M.Sc (N), professor, in community health nursing, Mrs.S.Thangamuneeswari, M.Sc. (N), associate professor, in community health nursing. Based on the suggestions of the experts corrections have been made. The final copy of the content and questionnaire was prepared. Language validity for English was done by Mrs. P.K.Uma, Ph.D., Assotiace Professor in department of English. The tool was translated into Tamil with help of Mr. K.Esakki, Ph.D., Assitant Professor, in department of Tamil. 47

48 RELIABILITY OF THE TOOL: Reliability is the consistency with which it measure the target attribute. (Polit and Beck, 2004) The reliability of the structured interview questionnaire was established by testing the stability It was done by test retest method.the value was found to be r=0.92.so the interview questionnaire was found to be reliable. The reliability of the observational checklist done by adopting inter-rater method, the value was found to be r=0.9. So the observational checklist was found to be reliable. PILOT STUDY: Pilot study is miniature trail run of the methodology planned for the major research study, which facilitates to improve the methodology of the study, can assess the feasibility of the study, and may identity the problems that may faced by the researcher in actual large research project. (Suresh k. Sharma, 2012) Pilot study was conducted in Pallakapalayam. The purpose of the study was explained to the Housewive. After getting the written consent from Housewive researcher conducted pilot study. Researcher collected demographic data of Housewive and assess the pre-test knowledge and practice by using structured knowledge questionnaire and checklist on control and prevention of dengue fever. On the same day, video teaching programme on control and prevention of dengue fever was given. Following to that doubts were clarified by the researcher.after 4 days, post-test knowledge and practice was assessed by using structure knowledge questionnaire and checklist on control and prevention of dengue fever. 48

49 The pre test and post test score of the structured questionnaire and checklist is calculated. The pre test and post test mean score of knowledge is 10.8 and 19.2 The pre test and post test standard deviation of knowledge is 2.7 and 2.1and t value is which is significant (11.55>2.05). The pre test and post test mean score of practice is 9.6 and 17.4 The pre test and post test standard deviation of practice is 2.3 and 1.1and t value is 6.8 which is significant (6.8>2.05). The correlation between knowledge and practice was done by using Karl Pearson s correlation. The r value is 1.01 which shows the positive correlation (1.01>0.87). To analyze the demographic variables the chi square value has been calculated. Through the pilot study we came to know the accessibility, feasibility, availability of the samples, exact timing for the data collection, expenses needed for the study, total time (number of days) needed for the study, the data analysis methods. DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURE: Data collection is the gathering of information needed to address a research problem. (Polit and Hungler, 2011) The data collection was done over a period of 4 weeks. The permission was obtained from the principal and community leader. The study was conducted in olapalayam rural community. The investigator visited the area and did an extensive survey to identify the Housewive who are meeting the inclusion criteria. Then she obtained written consent from the subjects to participate in this study. She selected 50 Housewive through non probability convenience sampling technique. She gained their confidence by talking to them about their life and work. In the initial encounter, no attempt was made to collect data for this study. Good rapport was developed with Housewives to get their co-operation for the study. 49

50 During pre test, investigator were interviewed with the help of the questionnaire and observed with the check list to assess the knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of dengue fever. After pre test, video teaching programme was given on meaning, causes, signs and symptoms, control and prevention of dengue fever. A post test was conducted after a week of video teaching programme. PLAN FOR DATA ANALYSIS: The data obtained was analyzed using descriptive statistics for demographic variables and inferential statistics such as paired t test to compare the mean pre-test and post-test over all knowledge, area wise knowledge and practice score, and to find out the correlation between knowledge and practice by using Karl Pearson s correlation.chi-square was used to find the association between post test knowledge and practice score with demographic variables. 50

51 SCHEMATIC PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO TEACHING PROGRAMME ON CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF DENGUE FEVER Research Design Setting Population Sample and sampling Tool Data collection Data analysis technique Quasi experimental design (One group pretest post test) Olapalayam rural area 500 House wive 50 House wives convenience sampling Structural interview schedule & Observational check list Pre test on knowledge and practice of Housewive on control and prevention of Dengue fever. Video teaching programme on control and prevention o f Dengue fever. Post test on knowledge and practice of Housewive on control and prevention of Dengue fever. Analysis and interpretation (descriptive & inferential statistics 51

52 CHAPTER IV ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION This chapter deals with the analysis and interpretation of the data collected to assess the effectiveness of the video teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewives. The analysis is a process of organizing and synthesizing data in such a way that research questions can be answered and hypothesis tested. Polit and Hungler, (1999) Data were collected from 50 Housewive in olapalayam rural area using a structured interview questionnaire for knowledge and observational check list for practice and analyzed using inferential statistics. The data has been tabulated and organized as follows, Section A: Section B: Distribution of demographic variables. Analysis and Comparison between pre test and post test knowledge regarding control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewive Comparison between pre test and post test area wise knowledge regarding control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewive Section C: Analysis and Comparison between pre test and post test practice on control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewive. Section D: Correlation between knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewive Section E: Association between post test score of knowledge and practice with demographic variables. 52

53 SECTION - A TABLE - 1 Frequency and percentage distribution of samples based on their Demographic variables N=50 S.NO. DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES FREQUENCY (f) PERCENTAGE (%) Age of Housewive years years years Above 40 years Educational status Illiterate School,level Under graduate Post graduate Monthly income of the family Below Rs Rs Rs Above Rs Source of information Health personnel Friends Relatives Mass media Type of family Nuclear family Joint family Extended family Total number of persons in home One Two Three Four and above Type of house Hut Kutcha Pucca

54 Type of drainage system Open drainage Closed drainage Kitchen garden Soakage pit Type of solid waste disposal Open dumping Throw in to street Burning Collected by municipality According to age most of the Housewive were from the age group of 26 to 30 years 18 (36%) and less from 31 to 35 years 7 (14%) According to the educational status most of them had school level education 34(68%) and remaining had illiterate 11(22%), undergraduate5 (10%). According to the income, most of them belong to monthly income of Above Rs (56%), and remaining belong to below Rs (6%), Rs (12%), Rs (26%). According to the Source of information, most of them got information from mass media 21(42%), remaining got information from health personnel 19(38%), friends 6(12%),and relatives 4(8%). According to the type of families, most of them belong to nuclear 37(74%), remaining belong to joint family 11(22%), &extended family 2(4%). According to the number of persons in home, most of them had four and above persons 29(58%), remaining had two persons 11(22%), three persons 10(20%). According to the type of drainage, most of them practiced open drainage 21(42%), remaining practiced closed drainage 20(40%), kitchen garden 7(14%), soakage pit 2(4%). 54

55 According to the type of solid waste disposal, most of them practiced method was collected by municipality 28(56) remaining practiced open dumping 13(26%) throw in to street 3(6%), and burning 6(12%). 55

56 SECTION - B Analysis and Comparison between pre test and post test knowledge of Housewive regarding control and prevention of dengue fever. TABLE 2 Analysis between pre test and post test level of knowledge score on control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewive N=50 KNOWLEDG E INADEQUATE MODERATELY ADEQUATE ADEQUATE Pre test 45 90% 3 6% 2 4% Post test 2 4% 33 66% 15 30% Table 2 shows that, among 50 samples in pre test, 2 (4%) samples had adequate knowledge, 3 (6%) had moderate knowledge and 45 samples (90%) had inadequate knowledge regarding control and prevention of dengue fever. In post test, 15 (30%) samples had adequate knowledge, 33 (66%) had moderate knowledge and 2 samples (4%) had inadequate knowledge regarding control and prevention of dengue fever. The above score was interpreted by fixing the scale of above 70% as adequate, 51-70% as moderate and below 50% as inadequate knowledge. 56

57 percentage of samples pre test post test Inadequate moderate Adequate level of knowledge Fig: 3, Bar diagram shows percentage of pre- test and post- test knowledge score on control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewive. 57

58 TABLE: 3 Comparison of mean standard deviation and t test scores of Housewive in pre and post test over all knowledge regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever N=50 KNOWLEDG E MEAN SCOR E MEAN MEA N % STANDARD DEVIATION t VALUE TABLE VALUE Pre test Post test * 2.02 *Significant at p>0.05 level Table 3 showed that, the mean score of pre and post test overall knowledge were 12.1 and 19.9respectively. The standard deviation of pre and post test was 3.4 and 2.8. The calculated t value was 14.8 which was greater than the table value (14.8>2.02).It was significant at p>0.05 level. So research hypothesis is accepted 58

59 t (p>0.05) mean percentage of samples pre test post test 10 0 level of knowledge Fig: 4 Bar diagram shows mean percentage of pre- test and post- test knowledge score on control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewive. 59

60 Comparison between pre test and post test area wise knowledge regarding control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewive TABLE - 4 Comparison of mean, standard deviation and t test scores of Housewive in pre and post test knowledge regarding definition of Dengue fever N=50 AREA OF KNOWLEDGE VARIABLE MEAN SCORE MEAN MEAN % STANDARD DEVIATION t VALUE TABLE VALUE Definition Pre test Post test *Significant at p>0.05 level Table 4 showed that, the mean score of pre and post test definition of Dengue fever were 0.98 and 1.46 respectively. The standard deviation of pre and post test was 0.4 and 0.5. The calculated t value was 7.7 which was greater than the table value (7.7>2.02). It was significant at p>0.05 level. So research hypothesis is accepted 60

61 TABLE - 5 Comparison of mean, standard deviation and t test scores of Housewive in pre and post test knowledge regarding causes of Dengue fever N=50 AREA OF KNOWLEDG E VARIABLE MEAN SCORE MEAN MEAN % STANDARD DEVIATION t VALUE TABLE VALUE Causes Pre test Post test * 2.02 *Significant at p>0.05 level Table 5 showed that, the mean score of pre and post test causes of Dengue fever were 1.5 and 3.8respectively. The standard deviation of pre and post test was0.7 and0.8. The calculated t value was 14.6 which was greater than the table value (14.6>2.02).It was significant at p>0.05 level. So research hypothesis is accepted. 61

62 TABLE - 6 Comparison of mean, standard deviation and t test scores of Housewive in pre and post test knowledge regarding mode of transmission of Dengue fever AREA OF KNOWLEDGE VARIABLE MEAN SCORE MEAN MEAN % STANDARD DEVIATION t VALUE TABLE VALUE Mode of transmission Pre test Post test * 2.02 *Significant at p>0.05 level Table 6 showed that, the mean score of pre and post test mode of transmission of Dengue fever were 1.46 and 2.58respectively. The standard deviation of pre and post test was0.7 and0.6. The calculated t value was 9.8 which was greater than the table value (9.8>2.02).It was significant at p>0.05 level. So research hypothesis is accepted. 62

63 TABLE - 7 Comparison of mean, standard deviation and t test scores of Housewive in pre and post test knowledge regarding signs and symptoms of Dengue fever N=50 AREA OF KNOWLEDGE VARIABLE MEAN SCORE MEAN MEAN % STANDARD DEVIATION t VALUE TABLE VALUE Signs & symptoms Pre test Post test * 2.02 *Significant at p>0.05 level Table 7 showed that, the mean score of pre and post test signs & symptoms of Dengue fever were 2.34 and 3.94 respectively. The standard deviation of pre and post test was1.0 and0.7. The calculated t value was 8.6 which was greater than the table value (8.6>2.02).It was significant at p>0.05 level. So research hypothesis is accepted. 63

64 TABLE - 8 Comparison of mean, standard deviation and t test scores of Housewive in pre and post test knowledge regarding complication of Dengue fever N=50 AREA OF KNOWLEDGE VARIABLE MEAN SCORE MEAN MEAN % STANDARD DEVIATION t VALUE TABLE VALUE Complication Pre test Post test * 2.02 *Significant at p>0.05 level Table 8 showed that, the mean score of pre and post test complication of Dengue fever were 0.52 and 0.96 respectively. The standard deviation of pre and post test was0.6 and0.4. The calculated t value was 4.0 which was greater than the table value (4.0>2.02).It was significant at p>0.05 level. So research hypothesis is accepted. 64

65 TABLE - 9 Comparison of mean, standard deviation and t test scores of Housewive in pre and post test knowledge regarding prevention of Dengue fever N=50 AREA OF KNOWLEDGE VARIABLE MEAN SCORE MEAN MEAN % STANDARD DEVIATION t VALUE TABLE VALUE Prevention Pre test Post test * 2.02 *Significant at p>0.05 level Table 9 showed that, the mean score of pre and post test prevention of Dengue fever were 5.2and 7.0 respectively. The standard deviation of pre and post test was1.8 and1.1. The calculated t value was 6.0 which was greater than the table value (6.0>2.02).It was significant at p>0.05 level. So research hypothesis is accepted 65

66 mean percentage of samples t t t t t t level of area wise knowledge PRE TEST POST TEST Fig:3 Bar diagram shows mean percentage of pre- test and post- test knowledge score of definition, causes, mode of transmission, signs and symptoms, complication and prevention on control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewive. 66

67 SECTION - C Analysis and Comparison between pre test and post test practice on control and Prevention of Dengue fever among Housewive. TABLE - 10 Analysis between pre test and post test level of practice score on control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewive N=50 PRACTICE INADEQUATE MODERATELY ADEQUATE ADEQUATE Pre test 32 64% 15 30% 3 6% Post test % 40 80% Table 10 shows that, among 50 samples in pre test, 3(6%) samples had adequate practice, 15 (30%) had moderate practice and 32 samples (64%) had inadequate practice regarding control and prevention of dengue fever. In post test, 40 (80%) samples had adequate practice, 10 (20%) had moderate practiceand nosamples had inadequate practice regarding control and prevention of dengue fever. The above score was interpreted by fixing the scale of above 70% as adequate, 51-70% as moderate and below 50% as inadequate practice. 67

68 PERCENTAGE OF SAMPLES pre test post test 10 0 Inadequate 0 moderate Adequate 6 LEVEL OF PRACTICE Fig: 5 Bar diagram shows percentage of pre- test and post- test practice score on control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewive. TABLE: 11 68

69 Comparison of mean, standard deviation and t test scores of Housewive in pre and post test practice score regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewive N=50 PRACTICE MEAN SCOR E MEAN MEA N % STANDARD DEVIATION t VALUE TABLE VALUE Pre test Post test * 2.02 *Significant at p>0.05 level Table 11 showed that the mean score of pre and post test practice were 9.8 and 16.3 respectively. The standard deviation of pre and post test was 2.6 and 2.0. The calculated t value was 16.2 which was greater than the table value (16.2>2.02).It was significant at p>0.05 level. So research hypothesis is accepted. 69

70 t 16.2 (P>0.05) MEAN PERCENTAGE pre test post test LEVEL OF PRACTICE Fig: 6Bar diagram shows mean percentage of pre- test and post- test practice score on control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewive. 70

71 SECTION - D Correlation between knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewive TABLE - 12 Correlation between knowledge and practice score regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewive. ASPECTS MEAN STANDARD DEVIATION CORRELATION VALUE TABLE VALUE P VALUE Knowledge Practice p> 0.05 Table 12 shows that, the obtained value r=0.62 is greater than the table value at 0.05 level of significance, which shows that there is a positive correlation between knowledge and practice of Housewive regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever. Higher the knowledge, better the practice. So there is a correlation between knowledge and practice score of Housewive. The obtained correlation value of knowledge and practice was r= Hence the research hypothesis is accepted. 71

72 SECTION-E Associations between post test score of knowledge and practice with Demographic variables. TABLE -13 Association between post test overall knowledge scores of samples with Demographic Variables Chi-square computed between level of knowledge and demographic variables N=50 S. NO: VARIABLE CHI- SQUARE t VALUE d.f. p-value Age of Houewive 26-30years years years Above 40 years Educational status 8.73* P> Illiterate 2.2 School level Under graduate Post graduate 9.52* P> Income 3.1 Below Rs Rs Rs Above Rs * P> Source of information Health personnel Friends Relatives Mass media 10.72* P> Type of family P>

73 Nuclear Joint Extended No. of persons in home One Two Three Four and above Type of house Hut Kutcha Pucca Type of drainage System Open drainage Closed drainage Kitchen garden Soakage pit Type of solid waste disposal Open dumping Throw into street Burning Collected by municipality P> P> P> * P> *Associated, d.f.-degree of freedom. 73

74 Chi-square values were calculated to associate the level of knowledge obtained through video teaching programme (table 13) with demographic variables. In this above calculation, the demographic variables like Age (8.73>7.82) Educational status (9.52>7.82), Income (8.08>7, 82), Source of information (10.72>7.82), Type of solid waste disposal (8.39>7.82) are associated as the calculated value is higher than table value. Other variables like type of family (3.13<5.99), Number of persons in home (3.23<7.82), Type of house (3.39<5.99), Type of drainage (1.0<7.82) are not associated as the calculated value is less than the table value. 74

75 TABLE - 14 Association between post test practice scores of samples with demographic Variables Chi-square computed between level of practice and demographic variables N=50 S. NO. VARIABLE CHI- SQUARE t VALUE d.f. p-value Age of Housewive 26-30years years years Above 40 years P> Educational status Illiterate School level Under graduate Post graduate Income Below Rs.2000 Rs Rs Above Rs.4000 Source of information Health personnel Friends Relatives Mass media Type of family Nuclear Joint Extended No. of persons in home One Two Three Four and above P> * P> * P> P> P> Type of house P>

76 Hut Kutcha Pacca Type of drainage System Open drainage Closed drainage Kitchen garden Soakage pit P> Type of solid waste disposal Open dumping Throw into street Burning Collected by municipality 8.76* P>0.05 *Associated, d.f.-degree of freedom Chi-square values were calculated to associate the level of practice obtained through video teaching programme (table 14) with demographic variables. In this above calculation, the demographic variables like Income (11.48>7.82), Source of information (11.0>7.82), Type of solid waste disposal (8.76>7.82), are associated as the calculated value is higher than the table value. Other variables like Age (2.81<7.82), Educational status (2.87<7.82), Type of family (2.07<5.99), Number of persons in home (0.55<7.82), Type of house (2.12<5.99), Type of drainage system (0.45<7.82) are not associated as the calculated value is higher than the table value. CHAPTER V 76

77 DISUCSSION The study was conducted in olapalayam, rural area, Namakkal district. The aims of the study were to find out the effectiveness of video teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of dengue fever among Housewive. This chapter deals with the discussion of the findings in the study. The results are discussed under followings headings, To assess the pretest knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever. To deliver the video teaching programme. To assess the post test knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever To evaluate effectiveness of video teaching programme on knowledge and practices regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever. To find out the correlation between knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever To find out the association between post test scores of knowledge and practice with demographic variables. DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES: In this present study, out of 50 Housewive, majority of them were from the age group of years(36%),68% of Housewive were school level educated. 56% of Housewive belongs to above Rs. 4,000 of monthly income, 42% of Housewive were belongs to nuclear family,42% of Housewive were receiving information from mass media, 58% of housewive from four and above persons in home, 50% of Housewive are living in kutcha house, 42% of Housewive are using open drainage and 58% of Housewive are disposing the solid waste through municipality. 77

78 The first objective of this study was to assess the pretest knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever. Knowledge: In the pre test study, pre test knowledge level in Housewives regarding control and prevention on Dengue fever was inadequate. The knowledge level less than 50% in most of the aspects indicated that the Housewive had deficit knowledge regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever. The overall mean percentage of pretest knowledge score was 40%. The highest mean percentage was obtained in definition, and prevention. Remaining areas like causes, mode of transmission, signs and symptoms, complication were less mean percentage score. Practice: Pretest practice score regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewive shows that, most of the Housewive had inadequate practice. The mean score percentage was 49%. The mean was 9.8 and standard deviation of pretest practice was 2.6. The second objective of this study was to deliver the video teaching programme: The samples were collected in one place and shown video teaching programme on control and prevention of Dengue fever. Sample size is 50, duration of video teaching is 20 minutes.at the end of the video teaching, the samples were clarified their doubts on control and prevention of Dengue fever. The third objective of this study was to assess the post test knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever. Post test Knowledge: 78

79 The post test knowledge level in Housewives regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever was adequate. The overall posttest mean score was 66% was significantly higher than pretest score. The post test mean percentage value regarding definition of Dengue fever was 73% which was significant. The post test mean percentage value regarding causes of Dengue fever was 63% which was significant. The post test mean percentage value regarding signs and symptoms of Dengue fever was 65% which was significant. The post test mean percentage value regarding mode of transmission of Dengue fever was 65% which was significant. The post test mean percentage value regarding complication of Dengue fever was 48% which was significant. The post test mean percentage value regarding prevention of Dengue fever was 70% which was significant. Post test practice: Post test practice score regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewive was adequate. The post test means score percentage was 82% which was significantly higher than the pre test score. Fourth objective of this study was to evaluate effectiveness of video teaching programme on knowledge and practices regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever. Knowledge: 79

80 Comparison of pre and post test knowledge score of control and prevention of Dengue fever was done by using paired t test. The overall post test knowledge score of control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewive were adequate. They are gained knowledge regarding dengue fever. The calculated t value was 14.8 which was greater than the table value (14.8>2.02). Area wise knowledge comparison: The calculated t. value regarding definition of Dengue fever was 7.7 which was greater than the table value (7.7>2.02). So it was significant at (p>0.05) level The calculated t value regarding causes of Dengue fever was 14.6 which was greater than the table value (14.6>2.02). So it was significant at (p>0.05) level. The calculated t value regarding mode of transmission of Dengue fever was 9.8 which was greater than the table value (9.8>2.02). So it was significant at (p>0.05) level. The calculated t value regarding signs and symptoms of Dengue fever was 8.6 which was greater than the table value (8.6>2.02). So it was significant at (p>0.05) level. The calculated t value regarding complication of Dengue fever was 4.0 which was greater than the table value (4.0>2.02). So it was significant at (p>0.05) level. The calculated t value regarding prevention of Dengue fever was 6.0 which was greater than the table value (6.0>2.02). So it was significant at (p>0.05) level. Practice: Comparison of pre and post test practice score of control and prevention of Dengue fever was done by using paired t test. 80

81 The post test practice on control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewives were adequate. They have improved practices regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever. Most of the Housewives are started to use mosquito repellents after video teaching programme. The calculated t value was 16.2 which was greater than the table value (16.2>2.02).So it was significant at (p>0.05) level. The fifth objective of this study was to find out the correlation between knowledge and practice on control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewives. The present study revealed a positive correlation between knowledge and practice r =0.62. The table value is r = 0.28.So it was noted that the Housewives with knowledge of the disease reported a significantly higher use of preventive measures. The sixth objective of this study was to find out the association between post test scores of knowledge and practice on control and prevention of Dengue fever with demographic variables. In this study the association was analyzed by using chi-square between post test level of knowledge and practice on control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewive with demographic variables. Knowledge: The present study revealed a significant association of knowledge with demographic variables. 81

82 The demographic variables like age (8.73>7.82) Educational status (9.52>7.82), Income (8.08>7, 82), Source of information (10.72>7.82), Type of solid waste disposal (8.39>7.82) are associated as the calculated value is higher than table value. Other variables like type of family (3.13<5.99), Number of persons in home (3.23<7.82), Type of house (3.39<5.99), Type of drainage (1.03<7.82) are not associated as the calculated value is less than the table value. Practice: Chi-square values were calculated to associate the level of practice obtained through the video teaching programme with demographic variables. The demographic variables like Income (11.48>7.82), Source of information (11.0>7.82), Type of solid waste disposal (8.76>7.82), are associated as the calculated value is higher than the table value. Other variables like Age (2.81<7.82), Educational status (2.87<7.82), Type of family (2.07<5.99), Number of persons in home (0.55<7.82), Type of house (2.12<5.99), Type of drainage system (0.45<7.82) are not associated as the calculated value is higher than the table value.. CHAPTER VI SUMMARY, IMPLICATION, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATION AND LIMITATION 82

83 SUMMARY OFN THE STUDY: The study was done to assess the effectiveness of video teaching Programme on knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewive. The researcher design used for the study was (only pretest post test design) Quasi experimental design. The approach used in this research was Evaluative Approach and study conducted in olapalayam rural area, Namakkal district. The conceptual frame work used in this study was based on Rosentock s Health Belief model (1974), was chosen for creating awareness and to change behavior to adopt preventive practice among samples regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever. The test retest method was used to find out the reliability of the structured questionnaire for knowledge. The correlation was calculated between test and retest values to find out reliability of the questionnaire. The calculated value is r =0.92 which is significant (0.92>0.6).This indicates that the questionnaire is reliable to use in this study. The reliability of the observational check list was done by adopting inter rater method, the value was found to be 0.9.Hence the observational check list was found to be reliable. The pilot study was conducted prior to the actual study to assess the feasibility for conducting study. 5 samples who met criteria were selected for pilot study. Demographic data was collected from the samples. A pretest was done with structured questionnaire for knowledge and observation check list for practice Video teaching programme on control and prevention of Dengue fever was implemented. Post test knowledge and practice was assessed for the samples. The data analysis was done by calculating the pretest and post test values and results shows that mean post test 83

84 knowledge and practice on control and prevention of Dengue fever was higher than the mean pretest knowledge and practice score. The calculated t value for knowledge (14.8>2.02), practice (16.2>2.02) which was significant. The 50 samples of Housewive who met the criteria were selected for the study by using non-probability convenience sampling technique. The instrument used for the data collection consists of 3 parts. PART I: Demographic variables such as age, education. income, source of information, type of house, number of person in home, type of family, type of drainage system, type of solid waste disposal. PART II: Structured interview questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge on control and prevention of dengue fever. PART III: Observational checklist was used to observe the practice on control and prevention of dengue fever. The brief introduction was given about the study. Demographic data was collected from the samples. Pretest knowledge was assessed by structured interview questionnaire and practice by using checklist. Video teaching programme was given on control and prevention of Dengue fever. Post test knowledge and practice was assessed after 1 week. The data analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The mean post test knowledge and practice score was higher than the mean pretest knowledge and practice score that shows video teaching programme was effective in improving knowledge and practice on control and prevention of Dengue fever. MAJOR FINDINGS OF THE STUDY: The demographic variables like age (8.73>7.82) Educational status (9.52>7.82), Income (8.08>7, 82),Source of information 10.72>7.82), Type of solid 84

85 waste disposal (8.39>7.82)were had associated with the improvement in the level of knowledge and the demographic variables like income(11.48>7.82), health information (11.0>7.82), type of solid waste disposal(8.76>7.82) were had association with the improvement of practice recording control and prevention of Dengue fever. Pretest knowledge level was assessed among Housewive that resulted, mean was 12.14, standard deviation 3.4, the overall knowledge mean percentage was 40% that shows the Housewive were in inadequate knowledge. Pretest level of practice score was inadequate, mean was9.8, standard deviation was 2.6. The overall practice mean percentage was 49%. Post test level of knowledge was assessed. It was about mean 19.9 and standard deviation 2.81.The overall knowledge mean percentage was 66% that shows adequate knowledge after video teaching programme. Post test level of practice was assessed. It was about mean 16.3and standard deviation 2.0.The overall practice mean percentage was 82% that shows adequate practice after video teaching programme. Area wise calculation of knowledge level was assessed. The post test mean percentage for definition of Dengue fever 73%, causes of Dengue fever was 63%, mode of transmission of Dengue fever was 65%, signs& symptoms of Dengue fever was 65%, complication of Dengue fever was 48%, and prevention of Dengue fever was 70%. 85

86 Comparison of pre and post test level of knowledge was analyzed by using paired t test. Calculated t value was 14.8 (14.8>2.02) which was greater than table value. So it was significant at p>0.005 level. Comparison of pre and post test level of knowledge in area wise also analyzed by using paired t test. Calculated t value for definition of Dengue fever 7.7>2.02, causes 14.6>2,02, mode of transmission 9.8>2.02, signs symptoms 8.6>2.02, complication 4.0>2.02, prevention of Dengue fever 6.0>2.02.Hence all the areas of knowledge was greater than the table value. So it was significant at p>0.005 level. Correlation between knowledge and practice was done by using Karl Pearson s correlation method. The calculated r value was 0.62(0.62>0.28). The calculated r value was higher than the table value. So it was a positive correlation between knowledge and practice so knowledge of the disease reported a significant higher use of preventive measures on control and prevention of Dengue fever. NURSING IMPLICATION: The results of this study have scope on nursing practice, nursing education and nursing research. NURSING PRACTICE: The most important role of the nurse is to provide awareness to the public regarding control and prevention of dengue fever. The nurse plays an important role in disease prevention and health promotion. Several implications can be drawn from the present study for nursing practice. The health personnel have added responsibility in educating the public regarding disease prevention and help in maintenance of 86

87 health by modification of life styles. Health education conducted by the health personnel in the community helps in wider coverage of public and provide necessary information regarding dengue fever and its control and prevention by using video teaching. They are the correct person to educate the Housewive,there by they can understand and educate this to family members, from family members to neighbors and community. NURSING EDUCATION: The nursing curriculum should emphasize on imparting health information to community using different teaching methods. Nursing students should be educated on health promotion, disease prevention and early detection of disease. Everystudents should encourage in providing information to the clients and the community for which they have to be prepared properly. NURSING RESEARCH: Since dengue fever is the re-emerging disease of global concern, more resources should be allocated to do research on dengue fever and its preventive measures. There is a great need of nursing research in the areas of client education. Health related studies need to concentrate on behavior modifications of public by developing unique teaching programmes.research on newer methods of teaching, focusing on people s interest community participation and cost- effectiveness are needed. 87

88 CONCLUSION Based on the findings of the study the following conclusions were drawn; The study reveals that there was a significant association between demographic variables in knowledge are Age, Educational status, income, Health information, Type of solid waste disposal and association between demographic variables in practice are Income, Soure of information, Type of solid waste disposal in improving knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever. The exited knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever was inadequate for majority of samples before a video teaching programme. After video teaching programme, the knowledge and practice regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever among Housewives were significantly increased. 88

89 RECOMMENDATIONS: This similar study can be replicated on large sample. A comparison study can be conducted between urban and rural communities (or) between two groups on knowledge and practice on control and prevention of Dengue fever. A comparative study can be conducted to determine the effectiveness of video reaching programme and structured self instruction teaching programme on control and prevention of Dengue fever. A similar study can be conducted among school students on control and prevention of Dengue fever. A structured teaching programme can be conducted on knowledge, attitude and practice regarding control and prevention of dengue fever. LIMITATION: Study was conducted only on Housewive. The sample size was limited to 50. The study was limited to measure the knowledge and practice of Housewive regarding control and prevention of Dengue fever. Complete practices are not observed from the samples. 89

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97 LETTER REQUESTINHG OPINION & SUGGESTIONS OF EXPERTS FOR CONTENT VALDITY OF TOOL From To II year M.Sc.(N)., (Community Health Nursing), Sresakthimayeil Institute of Nursing & Research, (J.K.K.Nattraja Educational Institution), Kumarapalayam Through: The Principal Respected Sir/Madam, SUB: Content validity-requesting-valuable opinion & suggestions-regarding I am a final year M.Sc. (N) student of Sresakthimayeil Institute of Nursing & Research (J.K.K.Nattraja Educational Institution), Kumarapalayam. In partial fulfillment of M.Sc (N) programme, I have selected the topic mentioned below for the research project which has to be submitted to the Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University. Hereby I have enclosed the tool on DENGUE FEVER,Hence I request to validate the tool & give your valuable opinion & suggestions for necessary modification of the same. A Study to assess the Effectiveness of Video Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice regarding Control and Prevention of Dengue Fever Among Housewive in Selected Rural Area At Namakkal District. Thanking you in anticipation Yours faithfully Encl: Tool 97

98 APPENDIX III CONTENT VALIDITY CERTIFICATE Name: Designation: Name of the college: I hereby certify that I have validated the tool of II year M.Sc (N) student of Community Health Nursing Department who is undertaking dissertation on A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO TEACHING PROGRMME ON KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE REGARDING CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF DENGUE FEVER AMONG HOUSEWIVE IN SELECTED RURAL AREA AT NAMAKKAL DISTRICT. Place: Signature of the expert: Date: Designation: 98

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101 ANNEXURE IV LIST OF EXPERTS VALIDATED THE TOOL 1. Dr.J.PRIYA, M.B.B.S., M.D., Civil surgeon, Erode Government head quarters Hospital, Erode. 2. Dr.RAVI, M.B.B.S.,DC.H., Paediatrician, Baby clinic kumarapalayam. 3. Mrs. M. AROKIAMARY, M.Sc (N)., Reader, Department Of Community Heath Nursing, Sresakthimayeil institute of nursing and research, kumarapalayam. 4. Prof.Mrs.B. KAVAITHA, M.Sc (N)., Professor, Department of community health nursing Kongu College of Nursing, Coimbatore. 5. Mrs.S. THANGAMUNEESWARI, M.Sc (N)., Associate professor, Department of community health nursing Kongu College of Nursing, Coimbatore. 101

102 APPENDIX-V STRUCTURED INTERVIEW GUIDE ON KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE REGARDING CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF DENGUE FEVER TOOL-I DESCRIPTION OF DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES FOR HOUSEWIVE Instruction: Dear samples you are requested to give some information about yourself. The responses given by you will be encoded by the researcher, the information will be kept confidential and it will be used only for the research purpose. Sample No: 1) Age of house wive in years a) years b) years c) years [ ] d) above 40 years 2) Educational status of house wive a) Illiterate b) School level c) Under graduate [ ] d) Post graduate 3) Monthly income of the family a) Below Rs.2000 b) Rs c) Rs [ ] d) Above Rs ) Source of information ( Health information ) a) Health Personal b) Friends c) Relatives [ ] d) Mass Media 5) Types of family 102

103 a) Nuclear b) Joint c) Extended [ ] 6) Total number of persons in home a) One b) Two c) Three [ ] d) Four & Above 7) Type of the house a) Hut b) Kutcha [ ] c) Pucca 8) Type of drainage system a) Open drainage b) Closed drainage c) Kitchen garden [ ] d) Soakage pit 9) Type of Solid waste disposal a) Open dumping b) Throw into street c) Burning [ ] d) Collect by municipality 103

104 TOOL- II STRUCTURED INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE ON PREVENTION OF DENGUE FEVER Samp Instruction: le No: The researcher will ask questions and tick the options according to the response of the subject. This tool consist of 30 questions For each questions 4 answers are given. Among the 4 options one will be the correct answer Each correct answer will carry one mark Answer will be used only for research purpose and will be kept confidential. Knowledge regarding meaning of dengue fever 1) What is dengue fever? (a) Water borne disease (b) Vector (Mosquito) borne disease (c) Air borne disease [ ] (d) Zoonotic disease 2) What is the other name for dengue fever? (a) Yellow fever (b) Typhoid fever (c) Break borne fever [ ] (d) Malaria fever 104

105 Knowledge regarding causes and risk factors of dengue fever 3) Which infective agent is responsible for dengue fever? (a) Virus (b) Bacteria (c) Fungus [ ] (d) Protozoa 4) Which species of mosquito can carry the dengue fever? (a) Female Anopheles (b) Female Aedes (c) Male Aedes [ ] (d) Male Anopheles 5) How does Aedes mosquito looks like? (a) Big mosquito (b) Small mosquito (c) Black mosquito with white strips [ ] (d) Black mosquito with green stripes 6) Which age group is commonly affected by dengue fever? (a) Old age (b) Adult (c) Children [ ] (d) All the age group 7) In which season dengue fever is more prevalent? (a) Summer season (b) Rainy season (c) Winter season [ ] (d) Post rainy season 8) In which water the Aedes mosquito commonly bread? (a) Clean and storage water (b) Drainage water (c) Dirty water [ ] (d) Rain water Knowledge regarding mode of transmission of dengue fever 9) How is dengue fever spread? (a) By human to human contact (b) By mosquito bite (c) By unhygienic habits [ ] (d) By eating unhealthy 105

106 10) When does the dengue mosquito usually bites? (a) Morning time (b) Day time (c) Evening time [ ] (d) Night time 11) When the Aedes mosquito is infected with dengue fever? (a) After biting a person infected with dengue virus (b) After fertilization (c) After laying eggs [ ] (d) Before laying eggs 12) When the dengue virus is transmitted? (a) When you come into physical contact with the infected Aedes mosquito (b) During the feeding process (c) When you come into physical contact with a dengue patient [ ] (d) By eating contarninated food. Knowledge regarding signs and symptoms of dengue fever 13) Dengue fever incubation period ranges from (a) 2-7 days (b) 5-10 days (c) 4-8 days [ ] (d) 3-9 days 14) Dengue is characterized by? (a) Fever without rash (b) Fever with rash (c) Rash without fever [ ] (d) Neither fever nor rash 15) What is the initial signs and symptoms of dengue fever? (a) High fever,joint pain, headache (b) Fever, vomiting, diarrhea (c) Fever, ear pain, abdominal distention [ ] (d) Fever, eye pain, indigestion 16) Which of the following is a symptom of dengue fever? (a) Coughing up blood (b) Hallucination (c) High fever [ ] (d) Increased stress 17) What is the signs and symptoms of dengue haemorrhagic fever? 106

107 (a) Bleeding from nose, teeth, gums and under the skin (b) Ulcer (c) Decreased blood pressure [ ] (d) Anemia 18) What is the test to conform dengue fever? (a) Urine test (b) Blood test (c) Sputum test [ ] (d) Stool test Knowledge regarding complications of dengue fever 19) What is the complication of dengue fever? (a) Shock (b) ) Inflammation of spleen (c) Inflammation of stomach [ ] (d) Inflammation of gallbladder 20) Why bleeding occurs to a dengue affected person? (a) A decrease in platelet levels (b) Repeated falls (c) Eating spicy foods [ ] (d) A decrease white blood cells Knowledge regarding management and prevention of dengue fever 21) What will you do if there is a person affected with dengue fever in your area? (a) Keep the affected person at home itself (b) Advice to take self medication (c) Report to the health personnel without delay [ ] (d) Advice to take rest 22) What is the preventive measure for dengue fever? (a) Periodical medical checkup (b) Eating healthy foods (c) Prevention of Aedes mosquito breeding and bite [ ] (c) Vaccination 23) How can you prevent the spread of dengue fever? (a) Wearing face masks (b) Do not have any physical contact with other people (c) Covering the mouth when you cough (or) sneeze [ ] (d) Clearing stagnant water 107

108 24) How will you protect from Aedes mosquito bite? (a) Keep the door and windows open (b) Cover the mouth and nose (c) Wear cotton cloth [ ] (d) Use mosquito coil/liquid/net 25) How will you prevent spread of Dengue infection from an infected person (a) Protect the client from Aedes mosquito bite (b) Protect the client from contact with others (c) Keep the client in a separate room [ ] (d) No need of preventive measures 26) Which type of diet will be given to dengue fever client (a) Bland diet (b) Spicy food (c) Normal diet with plenty of oral fluids [ ] (d) Balanced diet 27) What will you do to reduce fever at home (a) Over wrap the client (b) Provide oral fluids (c) Separate the client [ ] (d) Give paracetamol tablet with tepid sponge 28) Which of the following is used to kill mosquito larvae in water (a) Paris green abate solution (b) Chlorine (c) Bleeching powder [ ] (d) Iodine 29) Where the chances are high for the water stagnation? (a) Coconut shell (b) Discarded tyre (c) Broken pot and bottles [ ] (d) All the above 30) How to protect the storage water at home? (a) Cover with lid (b) Water kept in open pot (c) Usage of well water [ ] (d) Usage of dirty / Unfiltered water Interpretation Each correct answer carries one mark. Below 50% - Inadequate knowledge (0-15 questions) 108

109 51 70 % - Moderate knowledge (16-21 questions) Above 70% - Adequate knowledge (22-30 questions) 109

110 TOOL-III: CHECKLIST TO ASSESS THE PRACTICES ON PREVENTION OF DENGUE FEVER Instruction: They will interview and observe the practices for prevention of dengue fever and tick the option according to the practice researcher Sl. NO Content Yes No PART A: INTERVIEW QUESTIONS 1. Do you clean the water storing vessels atleast once a week? 2. Do you empty the water collected in the discarded items such as tyres, coconut shells, broken bottles pots, plastic covers and bags? 3. Do you clear the water stagnated in pits around the house? 4. Do you change the water in the flower vase and air cooler at least once a week? 5. Do you keep the grinding stone and pet animal feeding container free from water collection? 6. Do you clean the water tank at least thrice a month? 7. Do you use mosquito net/coil/liquidator? 8. Do you use the larvicides to kill mosquito larvae (or) by the municipality periodically? 9. Do you store water in fully covered container? 10. Don t you have mosquito breeding sites around the house? 11. Do you following proper method of solid waste disposal? 12. Do you have closed drainage system/kitchen garden? 110

111 13. Do you maintaining hygiene in and around house? PART B : OBSERVATIONAL PRACTICES Environment is free from 14. Water stagnation 15. Discarded items like tyre, coconut shell,broken pot and bottle,plastic cover,pet animal feeding plate,cups. 16. Grinding stone Stores water in covered vessels. 18. Water tank/reservoir covered with lid. 19. Stored water is free from larvae. 20. Windows covered with mosquito mesh /net. Interpretation Each correct answer carries one mark. Below 50% - Inadequate practice(0-10 questions) % - Moderate practice (11-14 questions) Above70% - Adequate practice (15-20 questions) 111

112 APPENDIX VI SCORING KEY S.NO Correct answer Scoring 1 b 1 2 c 1 3 a 1 4 b 1 5 c 1 6 c 1 7 d 1 8 a 1 9 b 1 10 b 1 11 a 1 12 a 1 13 a 1 14 b 1 15 a 1 16 c 1 17 a 1 18 b 1 19 a 1 20 a 1 21 c 1 22 c 1 23 d 1 24 d 1 25 a 1 26 c 1 27 d 1 28 a 1 29 d 1 30 a 1 APPENDIX- VII 112

113 PLANNED VIDEO TEACHING ON CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF DENGUE FEVER Name of the student teacher Topic Group Group Size Place Method of teaching A.V Aids Duration Medium of Instruction : P.Kowsalya : Control & Prevention of Dengue Fever : Housewive in selected area : 50 Housewive : olapalayam : Lecturer Cum discussion : Video : 45 Minutes : Tamil General Objectives At the end of teaching the housewive will gain adequate knowledge and demonstrate desirable practice effectively for prevention of dengue fever in their home and surrounding environment. Specific Objectives Housewive will be able to Define dengue fever Explain abut special characteristics of Aedes mosquito. Discuss about epidemiological features. Explain about mode of transmission. Enumerate the life cycle of mosquito. Explain about incubation period. List down the clinical features of dengue fever? List out the laboratory test of dengue fever? Explain about management and preventive. Enlist the complications of dengue fever. 113

114 T i m e Specific Objecti ve Housew ives will be able to define dengue fever. Content INTRODUCTION Dengue fever is one of the most important emerging disease of the tropical and subtropical regions, affecting urban and peri-urban areas. In India, the risk of dengue is dramatically increased in recent years due to rapid urbanization, lifestyle changes and deficient water management. Improper water storage practice, in urban, peri-urban and rural areas read to posiferation of mosquito breading sites. DEFINITIONS Dengue is an infection caused by dengue virus, Teacher Learner Activity Teacher: Defining about dengue fever Learner: Listening A. V ai d s V id e o Evalu ation What is mean by dengu e fever. which is spread in human beings by aedes aogepti and aedes olbopictus mosquitoes. The fever caused by dengue is called dengue fever. It is also called as break bone fever. It is 114

115 characterized by sudden high fever. Severe headache, pain behind the eyes and in muscles and joints. Content T i m e Specific Objecti ve Housew ives will be able to explain about special characte ristic of Aedes mosquit o Housew ives will SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS OF AEDES MOSQUITOE: Aedes mosquito looks like black colour and white stripes marking on their body and legs. It can fly maximum meters per day. They are more found in tropical and subtropical regions. It can breed only in fresh stagnant water and rain water. They typically bite during the day, particularly in the early morning and in the evening. In India and America due to overloading, improper water storage practice and poor sanitation. EPIDERMIOLOGICAL FEATURES: Agent Dengue is caused by group b arbovirus and the virus has four district antigenic serotypes 1,2,3 and 4 & is transmitted by certain species of Aedes mosquitoes i.e. Aedes aegeptic and Aedes albopictus. Teacher Learner Activity Teacher: Explain about special characteri stic of Aedes mosquito Learner: Listening A. V ai d s V id e o Evalu ation What are special charac teristic of Aedes mosqu ito 115

116 T i m e be able to discuss about epidemi ological features. Specific Objecti ve Content Host: Age It can occur at any age but it is very common among children under the age of 15 years due to low immunity against disease. It can also affect old age people. Gender It affects both the gender. Immunity It affects no previous immunity person. Environment: Season (Post Rainy Season) It is present all the time. But it is very common during rainy season due to water stagnation and Teacher Learner Activity Teacher: Discuss about opideniol ogical features A. V ai d s V id e o Evalu ation What are the causati ve factor for dengu e fever? 116

117 T i m e Specific Objecti ve collection of water in discarded items. So it is more common in post rainy season. Breading Sources Aedes mosquito breed in small collection of fresh water in discarded container such as disposal tea cups, coconut shells, old tyres And grinding stone, open water tanks, unclosed vessels and utensils Content Aedes mosquito breed in small collection water Artificial Natural grinding stones Trees holes Coconut shells Bamboo stumps Discarded items Leaf axils and faller leaves Tea cups, tumbler, Ground depression plastic bags, cans, tins, Gardens broken pots/bottles. Old discarded tiers Flower pots/ vase. Open water tank. Teacher Learner Activity A. V ai d s Evalu ation 117

118 T i m e Specific Objecti ve Uncovered water storage container Water storage jars, basins, vessels. Refrigerator / air coaler. Content Teacher Learner Activity A. V ai d s Evalu ation 118

119 Housew ives will be able to explain about mode of transmis sion MODE OF TRANSMISSION: Mosquito transmit dengue infection Transmission of the virus is by mosquitoes there are aedes aegepti and aedes albopictus. Commonly female aedes mosquito prefers blood as main food for reproduction. The male aedes mosquitoes are not transmitting the disease because they are vegetarian. They prefer only plant juices. Transmission Cycle Aedes mosquito biting and sucking the infected blood from a person and inject the same infective blood into the healthy person blood. In this way the dengue fever is transmitted from one person to another person. Infective Man- Mosquitoe- Healthy Man Teacher: Explains about mode of transmissi on. Learner: Listening V id e o What are the route for transm ission of dengu e fever. T i m e Specific Objecti ve Content Teacher Learner Activity A. V ai Evalu ation 119

120 Housew ives will be able to enumer ate the life cycle of mosquit o Housew ives will be able to explain about incubati on period Housew LIFE CYCLE OF AEDES MOSQUITOE: Aedes mosquitoe lays egg in water. Within 2-3 days it becomes rarvae. It becomes pupa after 4-5 days. It becomes an adult female mosquito within 1-2 days. The approximate days to become on adult mosquito are 7-10 days. So it is advised that discarded the stored water from the container used for domestic purpose and clean it weekly once INCUBATION PERIOD: The incubation period is 2-7 days. Incubation period means time internal between the entry of micro organism and development of first signs and symptoms. CLINICAL FEATURES: In case of dengue fever the following signs and symptoms are present Sudden onset of fever Chills Malaise Severe headache & backache Sore throat Teacher: Enumerat e about life cycle of Aedes mosquito Learner: Listening Teacher: Explain about incubation period Learner: Listening d s V id e o V id e o Explai n about life cycle of mosqu ito What is the incuba tion period for dengu e fever? 120

121 T i m e ives will be able to list down the clinical featured of dengue fever Specific Objecti ve Housew ives will Content Abolominal pain Skin rashes Anorexia & weakness Bleeding from nose, teeth, gums and under the skin Red sore in the soft palate Decreased platelet count Cold and clammy extremities Weak and thread pulse severe hypotension LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS: The test used to confirm dengue is blood test. Blood Teacher Learner Activity Teacher: List out A. V ai d s V id Evalu ation What are 121

122 T i m e be able to list out the laborato ry test for dengue fever Specific Objecti ve Housew ives will be able test for Platelets The normal amount of platelets is 2, 00,000 to 2, 50,000 mm 3. If it is less than 1, 00,000 / mm 3 will be in dengue hemorrhagic fever. The main function of platelet is blood clotting. If this platelet count is low loads to bleeding. Content Haematocrit It is increased by 20% (or) more. WBC The normal value of WBC is 4,000 10,000. If it is decreased the immunity against the disease is decreased. COMPLICATION OF DENGUE FEVER: Inflammation of liver Massive bleeding Shock Seizure the laboratory test for dengue fever. Learner: Listening Teacher Learner Activity Teacher: Explain about managem e o A. V ai d s V id e o laborat ory test for dengu e fever? Evalu ation What are manag ement 122

123 to explain about manage ment of dengue fever. Dehydration Hypotension MANAGEMENT OF DENGUE FEVER: The management of dengue fever is symptomatic and supportive. Provide adequate bed rest for patient with dengue fever. Instruct the infected person under the mosquito not to prevent spread of disease to others. Content ent of dengue fever Learner: Listening for dengu e fever T i m e Specific Objecti ve Record the vital signs Give oral fluids like orange juices, tender coconut and ORS to prevent dehydration and maintain electrolyte balance. Antipyretics and tepid sponge can be provided to patient in home to control fever. In general, there is no need for fluid therapy more than 48 hours after onset of leakage and shock. Patient with any signs of bleeding should be admitted to hospital. Blood transfusion is indicated in case with profound Teacher Learner Activity A. V ai d s Evalu ation 123

124 T i m e Housew ives will be able to explain about preventi on of dengue fever Specific Objecti ve shock after initial fluid replacement. Special ward is available in PHC and Government hospital for treatment of dengue fever. PREVENTION OF DENGUE FEVER: There is no vaccine against dengue fever, source reduction and protection against Aedes mosquito bite is the only way to prevent the transmission of disease. The mosquito rest indoors, in closet and other dark places outside they rest where it is cool and sady. The mosquito Lays eggs in clean water containers in and around the houses, schools and workplaces. Content Preventive Measures are Prevention of Aedes Mosquito Breeding Maintain proper housing and keep the environment free from rain water collection. Environment should be clean and get rid of water holding container such as old used tyres, disarded tins, Teacher: Explain about preventio n of dengue fever Learner: Listening Teacher Learner Activity V id e o A. V ai d s What are the preven tive measu res for dengu e fever? Evalu ation 124

125 T i m e Specific Objecti ve empty pats, broken bottles, coconut shells & plastic covers and bags. Keep the grinding stone free from water collection turn it upside down (or) cover soil if not used. Cover all water containers with cloth/lid including the conent tubels, drums and vessels. This will prevent mosquitoes to lay eggs and there by prevent mosquito breeding. Cover the water tank with lid and clean it periodically. Change water in flower vases and bowels and keep flower pot pledes dry to avoid the breeding of mosquitoes. Remove unwanted grass around the house. Poring of abate solution into clean water and water tank weekly once to kill mosquito larvae. Content Prevention of Aedes mosquito bite Use herbal plant (Neem leaves, Tulsi leaves for fogging). Use mosquito coils, electric liquid vapourizer electric bat during day time to prevent mosquito bite and use mosquito repellent cream on exposed body parts. Teacher Learner Activity A. V ai d s Evalu ation 125

126 Close the doors and windows during early morning and evening. Use mosquito mesh for windows. Use mosquito net while sleeping. Small mosquito eating fish have also been used with some success. Wherever possible practicable and affordable, prevent entry of mosquito into the house by keeping wire mesh on windows and doors. Keep the surroundings of your house clean. CONCLUTION: Dengue is a vector borne viral disease. So it is a responsible of every individual in the community to get awareness of the dengue and to take necessary action for prevention and control of dengue fever. SUMMARY: Till now we have discussed about definition epidemiological factors, mode of transmission, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, management control and preventive measures of dengue fever. 126

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128 ANNEXURE VIII tpdh njhfg;g இல லத தரச கள பற ற ய ச யவ பரம Fwpg;G: md;ghu;e;jjiytpfns> cq;fisg; gw;wpa rpy jfty;fis mspf;fkhw Nfl;Lf; nfhs;fpnwd;. epq;fs; mspf;fk; jfty;fs; midj;jk; Muha;r;rpahsu; Fwpj;Jf; nfhs;thu;. epq;fs; mspf;fk; jfty;fs; midj;jk; ufrpakhfitf;fg;glk; kw;wk;,it midj;jk; Muha;r;rpf;fhf kl;lnk gad;glj;jg;glk;. 1) இல லத தரச கள ன வய அ) ஆண கள ஆ) ஆண கள இ) ஆண கள [ ] ஈ) 40 ஆண க க க மல 2) இல லத தரச கள ன கல வ யற ஈ) அ) கல வ யற வற றவர ஆ) பள ள க கல வ இ) [ ] 3) க ம பத த ன ம த வ ம னம ( ப ய ) அ) 2000-க க க ழ ஆ) இ) [ ] ஈ) 4000-க க மல 4) ச க த ர சய த கள க டக க ம வழ ற அ) உடல ப ச த னய ளர கள 128

129 ஆ) நண பர கள இ) உறவ னர கள [ ] ஈ) ஊடகங கள 5) க ம பத த ன வ க அ) தன க க ம பம ஆ) க ட க க ம பம [ ] இ) வ வ க கப பட ட க ம பம 6) tpl;by; cs;s egh;fspd; எண ண க க அ) xd;w ஆ) இரண [ ] இ) ன <) ehd;f kw;wk; mjw;f Nky; 7) ட ன வ க அ) க ச ஆ) ஓட [ ] இ) ம 8) கழ ந ர வள யற ம வ க அ) த றந த வள ய ல ஆ) ய வழ ய ல இ) ட த த ட டத த ல வ தல [ ] ஈ) க ழ ய ல வ தல 129

130 9) க ப பக ள வள யற ம வ க அ) த றந த வள ய ல ஆ) த வ ல எற தல இ) எ த தல [ ] ஈ) நகர ட ச ய ன லம க 130

131 டங க க ய ச சல பற ற யஅற வ ச த க க ம வ ழ க ட futp 2 nlq;f fha;r;ry; jlf;fk; Kiwfs; gw;wpa mwpit gq;nfw;gtu;fsplk; tbtikf;fg;gl;l Nfs;tpfs; %yk; fz;lwpjy; khjpup vz;: Fwpg;G: Muha;r;rpahsh; gpd;tuk; Nfs;tpfis gq;nfw;gtu;fsplk; Nfl;L mth;fspd; tpilfsf;f Vw;wthW ( ) bf; nra;thh;.,jpy; nkhj;jk; 30 Nfs;tpfs; cs;sd. xt;nthu Nfs;tpfSf;Fk; ehd;f tpilfs; cs;sd. mjpy; xd;w kl;lnk rhpahd tpilahfk;. xt;nthu rhpahd gjpy;fsf;fk; xu kjpg;ngz; nfhlf;fg;glk;. epq;fs; mspf;fk; gjpy;fs; midj;jk; ufrpakhftk;> Muha;r;rpf;fhf kl;lnk gad;glj;jg;glk;. டங க க ய ச ச ன ப ள 1) டங க க ய ச சல என ற ல என ன? அ) தண ண ன லம பர ம ந ய ஆ) க ச க கள ன லம பர ம ந ய இ) க ற ற ன லம பர ம ந ய [ ] ஈ) ச ச கள ன லம பர ம ந ய 2) டங க க ய ச ச ன ம பயர என ன? அ) மஞ சள க ய ச சல ஆ) டப ய க ய ச சல இ) எ ம ற க ய ச சல [ ] 131

132 ஈ) ம ல ய க ய ச சல டங க க ய ச ச க க ன க ரண கள 3) டங க க ய ச ச க க க ரணம ன த ற க ம எ? அ) வரஸ ஆ) ப க ட ய இ) ஞ சகள [ ] ஈ) ஓர உய 4) எந த வ கய ன இனத தச ச ர ந த க ச டங க க ய ச ச லப பரப க ற? அ) பண அன க ப ஸ க ச ஆ) பண ஏ ஸ க ச இ)ஆண ஏ ஸ க ச [ ] ஈ) ஆண அன க ப ஸ க ச 5) ஏ ஸ க ச எப ப இ க க ம? அ) ப ய க ச ஆ) ச ற ய க ச இ) க ப க ச வ ல வள ளவ கள [ ] ஈ) க ப க ச வ ல பச ச வ கள 6) ப வ க எந த வயத ன ர டங க க ய ச சல ப த க க ற? அ) த யவர க ள ஆ) வய வந த ர இ) க ழந தக ள [ ] 132

133 ஈ) எல ல வயத ன ர ம 7) எந த ப வம டங க க ய ச ச க க சதகம க க ணப ப க ற? அ) க டக ல ப வத த ல ஆ) ம ழக ல ப வத த ல இ) க ள ர க ல ப வத த ல [ ] ஈ) ம ழக ல ப வத த ற க ப ன 8) டங க க ய ச ச ல பரப ம ஏ ஸ க ச எந த வ கய ன தண ண ல வளர க ற? அ) சம த வத ள ள ச த தம ன தண ண ர ஆ) வ க ல ந ர இ) அச த தம ன தண ண ர [ ] ஈ) ம ழந ர டங க க ய ச சல பர ம ற 9) டங க க ய ச சல எப ப பர க ற? அ) மன தன லம க ஆ) க ச க க லம க [ ] இ) ச க தரமற ற பழக கம லம க ஈ) ஆ ர க க யமற ற உண ற லம க 10) ப வ க ஏ ஸ க ச எப ப க க க ம? அ) க லய ல ஆ) ப ற பக ல இ) ம லய ல [ ] 133

134 ஈ) இரவ ல 11) ஏ ஸ க ச டங க வரச ல எப ப ப த க கப ப க ற? அ) டங க வ ல ப த க கப பட டவ ர க த த ப ன ஆ) இனப ப க கத த ன ப ன இ) ட ட இ வதற க ப ன [ ] ஈ) ட ட இ வதற க ன 12) எப ப டங க வரஸ பர க ற? அ) க ச வ ன த டர லம க ஆ) க ச இரத தத த உற ஞ ச ம ப இ) டங க வரச ல ப த க கப பட டவ ன த டர [ ] ஈ) அச த தம ன உண உட க ள t த h ல டங க க ய ச ச ன அற க ற கள 13) டங க க ய ச ச ன அ டக க க ம க லம எவ வள? அ) 2-7 ந ட கள ஆ) 5-10 ந ட கள இ) 4-8 ந ட கள [ ] ஈ) 3-9 ந ட கள 14) டங க வ ன பண கள எ வ? அ) க ய ச சல, ச ற ய ன ம ஆ) க ய ச ச டன ச ற இ) ச ற, க ய ச சல இல ல [ ] ஈ) க ய ச சல அல ல ச ற 15) டங க க ய ச ச ன ஆரம ப அற க ற கள என ன? அ) அத கம ன க ய ச சல, ட வ, த லவ 134

135 ஆ) க ய ச சல, வ ந த, வய ற ப ப க க இ) க ய ச சல, க J வ, வய ற வ [ ] ஈ) க ய ச சல, க z;வ, அஜ ரணம 16) ப ன வ வனவற ற ல டங க க ய ச ச ன அற க ற கள எ? அ) இ ம ப இரத தம ஆ) மனப ரம ம இ) அத கம ன க ய ச சல [ ] ஈ) அத கம ன மனஅ த தம 17) டங க க த ப க க க ய ச ச ன அற க ற கள என ன? அ) க க, பற கள, ஈ கள மற ம த க க அ ய ல இரத த ப க க ஆ) க டல ண இ) க றந த இரத தஅ த தம [ ] ஈ) இரத த ச க 18) டங க க ய ச ச ல உ த சய ம ப ச த ன என ன? அ) ச ந ர ப ச த ன ஆ) இரத தப ச த ன இ) சள ப ச த ன ஈ) மலப ச த ன [ ] டங க க ய ச ச ன ப ன வ ள கள 19) டங க க ய ச ச ன ப ன வ ள கள என ன? அ) கல ல ரல க கம ஆ) மண ண ரல க கம இ) வய க கம [ ] ஈ) ப த தப ப க கம 20) டங க க ய ச சல இரத தப ப க க ஏற ப வ எதன ல? 135

136 அ) இரத தத தட கள ன அள க றவத ல ஆ) த ம பப த க கப ப வத ல இ) க ரம ன உண வ உண பத ல [ ] ஈ) இரத த வள ள அ க கள க றவத ல nlq;f Neha;j;jLg;G kw;wk; rpfpr;ir Kiwfs; 21) உங கள பக த ய ல டங க க ய ச சல ப த க கப பட ட ஒ நபர இ க க ம ப ந ங கள என ன சய ய வண ம? அ) ட ல ய ப த க கப பட ட நப ர ப க த தல ஆ) ச யம கம ந எ க கஆ ல ச ன க தல இ) த மதம ன ற ச க த ர பண ய ள ர அ க தல [ ] ஈ) ஓய எ க க ஆ ல ச ன க தல 22) டங க க ய ச ச ல த ப பதற க ன நடவ க க என ன? அ) த டர ம த வ ப ச த ன ஆ) ஆ ர க க யம ன உண ற இ) ஏ ஸ க ச க மற ம க ச உற பத த ய த த தல [ ] ஈ) த ப ச 23) ந ங கள டங க க ய ச சல பர வ த எப ப த க க ம? அ) க அண வதன லம ஆ) மன த த டர ப ண ப பதன லம 136

137 இ) இ ம ப ம, ம ம ப வ ய தல [ ] ஈ) தங க ந ற க ம தண ண ர அகற தல 24) ஏ ஸ க ச க ய ந எவ வ ப க க க வண ம? அ) கத, ஜன னல க ள த றப பதன லம ஆ) வ ய மற ம க க வதன லம இ) ப த த ஆ ட அண வதன லம [ ] ஈ) க ச க க ய ன த க க ம ம ந, ச ள, மற ம க ச வ ல ய உப ய க ப பதன லம 25)ஒ வர டங க வ ல ப த க கப பட க க ம ப அ த மற றவர க க க பரவ ம ல எவ வ த க கல ம? அ) ஏ ஸ க ச க ய ந அந தநப ர ப க த தல ஆ) மற றவர க டன ன த டர ப ண த தல இ) தன அ றய ல வத தல [ ] ஈ) த ப நடவ க ககள த வ இல ல 26) டங க வ ல ப த க கப பட டவ க க எந த வ கய ன உணவ ன உட க ள ள வண ம? அ) ம தம ன உண ஆ) க ரம ன உண இ)எப ப ம உட க ள ம உண டன அத கம ன வ ய வழ த ரவம ஈ) சமச ச ர உண [ ] 137

138 27) டங க க ய ச சல ல ப த க கப பட டவ ன உடல ச ட ட க றக க ந ங கள ட ல என ன சய யல ம? அ) ண ய ல ச ற ற வத தல ஆ) வ ய வழ த ரவம க த தல இ) தன மப த தல [ ] ஈ) ப ர ச ட டம ல ம த த ர மற ம க ள ர ந த ந ல ஒத தடம க த தல 28) க ழ க க கப பட ள ளவற ற ல எ தண ண ல உள ள க ச ப க க ள க ல லபயன ப க ற? அ) ப ஸ பச ச மற ம அ பட த ரவம ஆ) க ள ன இ) ச ண ண ம ள [ ] ஈ) அ ய ன 29) எங க ல ல ம தண ண ர தங க வ ய ப இ க க ற? அ) தங க ய ஓ ஆ) ந ர க க கப பட ட டயர இ) உ டந தப ன மற ம ப ட ல கள [ ] ஈ) இ வ அ னத ம 30) ட ல தண ண ர எவ வ ப க ப ப க சம க க வண ம? 138

139 அ) தண ண ர வத தல ஆ) தண ண ர த றந வத தல இ) fpzw;wj;jz;zpiug; gad;glj;jjy; [ ] ஈ) Rj;jPfhpf;fg;glhj jz;zpiug; gad;glj;jjy; 139

140 futp 3 nlq;f fha;r;riy jlg;gjw;fhf gad;glj;jk; Kiwia Nfl;L kw;wk; ghh;j;j mstplk; ml;ltiz Muha;r;rpahsh; nlq;f fha;r;ryf;fhd jlg;g eltbf;iffis Neubahf kw;wk; Neh;fhzy; Nfs;tpfspd; %yk;இல லத தரச கள ன ; eltbf;iffis ghh;j;j bf; nra;thh;. gfjp m: nlq;f fha;r;rypd; jlg;g Kiw gw;wpa eltbf;iffis mwpa cjtk; tiuawf;fg;gl;l Neh;fhzy; Nfs;tpfs; t eltbf;if Nfs;tpfs; epq;fs; jz;zph; Nrfhpj;J itf;fk; ghj;jpuj;ij 1 Fiwe;jgl;rk; thuj;jpw;f xu KiwahtJ Rj;jk; nra;tph;fsh? epq;fs; J}f;fp vwpag;gl;l lah;> Njq;fha; 2 XL> cile;j ghl;by; kw;wk; ghid> gpsh];bf; fth; kw;wk; igfspy; Njq;fpAs;s epiu mfw;wtph;fsh? cq;fs; tpl;il Rw;wp eph; Njq;fpAs;s Fopfis 3 epq;fs; Rj;jk; nra;tph;fsh?, y M ; i y epq;fs; g+r;nrz;l kw;wk; Fsph;rhjdg; 4 ngl;bapy; cs;s jz;zpiu Fiwe;jgl;rk; thuj;jpw;f xu KiwahtJ khw;wtph;fsh? epq;fs; cuy; kw;wk; nry;yg; gpuhzpfsf;f 5 gad;glj;jg;glk; ghj;jpuj;jpy; jz;zph;,y;yhky; itj;j nfhs;tph;fsh? epq;fs; cq;fs; jz;zph; njhl;bfis Fiwe;jgl;rk; 140

141 6 %d;w khjj;jpw;f xu KiwahtJ Rj;jk; nra;tph;fsh? epq;fs; nfhrtiy/nfhrth;j;jp RUs;/ 7 nfhrth;j;jp jputk; gad;glj;jfpwph;fsh? mt;tg;nghj epq;fs; / khefuhl;rpapy; 8 nfhrf;fis mopf;f nfhrkue;jfis gad;glj;jfpwpu;fsh? epq;fs %ba ghj;jpuj;jpy; jz;zph; Nrkpj;J; 9 nfhs;tph;fsh? cq;fs; tpl;ilr; Rw;wpnfhR tsu;tjw;f 1 tha;g;gs;s,lk;,y;iyjhdh? epq;fs; Fg;igfis rupahd Kiwapy; 1 mfw;wfpwpu;fsh? epq;fs; foptepiu %ba my;yj Njhl;lj;jpd; 1 topahf ntspnaw;wfpwpu;fsh? epq;fs; tpl;ilr; Rw;wp Rj;jkhf itj;j 1,Uf;fpwPu;fsh? gfjp M: nlq;f fha;r;rypd; jlg;g Kiw gw;wpa eltbf;iffis ghh;j;j mstplk; ml;ltiz t ghh;j;j mstplk; eltbf;if ml;ltiz Rw;Wg;Gwr;Rj;jk; gw;wpa eltbf;iffs; M, y ; i y 141

142 Rw;Wg;Gwq;fspy; jz;zpu; Njf;fk;,y;iy 1 gioa gad;glj;jg;gl;l lah;fspy Njq;fha; 1 XLfspy;; cile;j ghl;by;fs; kw;wk; ghidfspy; J}f;fpnawpag;gl;l gpsh];bf; fth;fs;> lk;su; kw;wk; igfspy G+r;nrz;by jz;zpu; Njf;fk;,y;iy cuypy; jz;zph; Njq;fp,y;iy 1 %ba ghj;jpuj;jpy; jz;zph; Nrkpj;J 1 itf;fg;gl;ls;sj. jz;zph; Nrkpj;J itf;fg;gl;l njhl;b %b 1 itf;fg;gl;l cs;sj. Nrkpj;J itj;js;s jz;zpupy; nfhrg;gof;fs; 1,y;iy. tpl;l rd;dy;fsf;f nfhrtiy mikf;fg;gl;ls;sj. 2 ANNEXURE IX Ïšy juáfs fhd bl F fhœ rš jl F«KiwfŸ g  lä L totik f g l fšéa Î. bga : bg. bfsršah jiy ò : bl F fhœ rš jl ò k W«f L gh L KiwfŸ Ïl«: Xy ghisa«neu«: 45 ãäl fÿ 142

143 f à F«bkhê : jäœ f à F«Kiw : fyªjiuahljš g F bgwnth : Ïšy juáfÿ g F bgwnth fë v â if: 50 f à jy fhd cgfuz fÿ : gl fh ÁfŸ bghjthd neh f«ïªj ga Áæ Koéš, Ïšy juáfÿ bl F fhœ riy jl ò k W«f L gh L KiwfŸ g m ªJ bfh L, à mjid jl f nk bfhÿs«elto iffis j Å oy«k W«R W òw ÂY«Âw gl braš gl Jth fÿ. F à l neh f«tf à Koéš Ïšy juáfÿ m tj. bl F fhœ rè bghuÿ VO bfhré Áw ghd Fz ey fÿ bl F fhœ ry fhd fhuz fÿ bl F fhœ rš guî«kiw VO bfhré thœ if RH Á Kiw bl F fhœ rè nehíâ fhy«bl F fhœ ry fhd m F fÿ bl F fhœ riy f l Í«gçnrhjid KiwfŸ bl F fhœ rš tuhkš k W«tªj à ò f L gl J«elto iffÿ bl F fhœ rè à éisîfÿ. 143

144 neu «F à l neh f«ïšy juáf Ÿ tiuaiu étç jš K Diu bghusl f«bl F fhœ rš bfhr fë _y«guî«xu itu bjh W nehahf«. ÏJ bt g k W«äjbt g ehlfëš, efu«k W«òw efu fëš tá F«k fis jh F«K»a kw njh nehahf«. ϪnehŒ rûg fhykhf e«eh oš V g LŸs éiuthd ef òwkakh Fjš, thœ if Kiw kh w«k W«j Ù nkyh ik g wh Fiw ngh w fhuz fshš mâfkhf guî»wj.»uhk òw fëšk W_ efu fëš k fÿ à g w Toa Kiwa w j Ù nrä J it F_ gh f fshš bl F fhœ riy gu ò«bfhré tá Ãl fÿ mâfç»wj. bl F fhœ rè tiuaiw bl F fhœ rš v gj bl F itu[hš c lhf Toa xu itu nehœ. ϪnehŒ VO vd gl«. bfhré _y«kåj fs F guî»wj. ÏJnt bl F fhœ rš vd gl«. ϪnehŒ F Ïj F vy«ò K Î fhœ rš v w k bwhu bgau«c L. Vbd whš Ï fhœ ryhš ghâ f g lt fs F mâf fhœ rš, mâf jiytè, f à j è neh f«tiuaiwia f wš f à jy fh d cgfuz fÿ gl fh Á kâ ÕL brœ jš bl F fhœ rš v whš v d? 144

145 Ïšy juáf Ÿ VO bfhré Áw ghd Fz ey fis étç jš Ïšy juáf Ÿ bl F fhœ ry fhd fhuz fis étç jš flikahd clštè k W«_ Ltè V gl«. VO bfhré Áw ghd Fzey fÿ:- VO bfhr fh gj F fu ò ãw cl«ãš btÿis ãw nfhlfis bfh ljhœ ÏU F«. Ï bfhr xu ehis F Û l tiu jh gw F«j ik bfh lit Ï bfhr Á jsî nj»íÿs R jkhd j Ù k W«kiHÚçš Tl K ilæ L tsu«j ik bfh lit ϪnehŒ bt g k W«äj bt g k ly fëš mâfkhf fhz gl»wj. Ï bfhr gfèš k Lnk kåj fis fo»wj. F ghf K gfš k W«khiy neu fëš kåj fis fo» wd. k fÿ beç rš, j Ù Âwªj btëæš nrä gj, ghrd fhšthœfÿ, Rfhjhuä ik. ngh w fhuz fshš ϪnehŒ ϪÂah k W«mbkç fh ngh w ehlfëš mâfkhf fhz gl»wj. bl F fhœ rè fhuâfÿ bl F fhœ rš à tu«fhuâfshš V gl» wj. nehœ c lhfuä VO bfhré Áw gh d Fz ey fis f à jš bl F fhœ ry -fhd gl fh Á gl fh Á 145

146 M ngh itu v D«tifia rh ªj iturhš ϪnehŒ c lh»wj. Ϫj ituáš nky«eh F Jiz tiffÿ cÿsd. mit tif 1, 2, 3 k W«4 v W tif gl j g LŸsd. Ϫj nehœ VO v D«tifia rh ªj bfhré _y«guî»wj. taj bl F fhœ rš mid J taâdiuí«jh F«F ghf neha vâ ò r  Fiwthf cÿs 15 taâ F c g l FHªijfis k Lnk mâfkhf ghâ»wj k W«KÂnah fisí«ghâ»wj. ghèd«bl F fhœ rš M, bg ÏUghyiuÍ«gh»wJ. vâ ò r  ÏJ nehœ vâ ò r  Fiwthf cÿs kåj fis ghâ»wj. R Wòw Nœãiy gutfhy«fhuâfis f à jš 146

147 Ïšy juáf gut kih fhy fëš bgœí«kihfëdhš M fh nf j Ù nj» ÏU F«. Å il R nj» ÏU F_ Á jsî kih j Ùçš Tl VO bfhr fÿ K ilæ L ts» wd. vdnt bl F fhœ rš kihfhy  F à mâfkhf guî»wj. bfhr c g ÂahF«Ïl fÿ VO bfhr bgu«ghy«á jsî Röjkhd Ú nj»íÿs Ïl fëš K ilæ L tsu«j ik bfh lj. mt iw Ïa ifahd k W«bra ifahd tá Ãl fÿ v W tif gl j g LŸsd. mt iw g à tukhw gh ngh«. bra ifahd tá Ãl fÿ:- M L fš nj fhœ XL ãuhfç f g l O f, l«s, Ãsh o ig, ft fÿ, o fÿ, jfu l gh fÿ. cilªj gh ošfÿ k W«ghidfŸ ãuhfç f g l giha la fÿ óªbjh ofÿ / #ho fÿ Áwªj Ú bjh o bl F 147

148 Ÿ bl F fhœ rš guî«kiwia étç jš Ïšy juáf Ÿ VO _o it fhj j Ù nrfç F«gh Âu fÿ j Ù cÿs # FfŸ k W«Fl fÿ Fë rhjd bg o k W«Fë% o. Ïa ifahd tá Ãl fÿ ku bghªjfÿ _»š j ig ku ÏiyfŸ gÿskhd ãy gu ò Å L njh l«k W«jhœthu«. nehœ guî«kiw Ïu L tifahd bg VO bfhr fÿ mjhtj VO VÉ o, VO mšnghã l v w bg VO bfhr fÿ bl F fhœ riy gu ò» wd. Vbd whš Ï bfhr fë Ïd bgu f  F kåjå Ïu j«njit gl»wj. vdnt ÏJ kåjid fo J Ïu j ij c ŠR«nghJ nehí w xutçläuªj k bwhutu F bl F fhœ riy gu ò»wj. khwhf M VO bfhr irt éu«ãfÿ mit jhtu fëš cÿs rhw, j o rhw ngh wt iw c bfhÿtjhš Ïit bl F fhœ riy gu òtâšiy. nehœ guî«kiwia f à jš gl fh Á gl fh Á fhœ rš v th W tuî»w J? 148

149 bfhré thœ if RH Áia étç jš Ïšy juáf Ÿ bl F fhœ rèš nehœ mu«ò fhy«étç jš guî«rh Á Kiw:- VO bfhr ghâ f g l egiu fo J Ïu j ij c ŠR«nghJ bl F itu bfhré clèdÿ brš»wj. ÃwF Ï bfhr Mnuh»akhd k bwhutiu fo F«nghJ Ï»Uäia mtç clèš bry  nehí lh»wj. Ï«Kiwæš jhd VO bfhr xutçläuªj k bwhutu F nehia gu ò»wj. ghâ f g l eg - bfhr - Mnuh»akhd eg. VO bfhré thœ if RH Á VO bfhr R jkhd j Ùçš K ilæl»wj. à d 2-3 eh fs F ÃwF K il ògthf cuth» à d T L ògthf cuth»wj. ÃwF K Á milªj bg bfhrthf khw»wj. Ï bfhré K il Rkh 7-10 eh fs F ÃwF KG ts Á milªj bfhrthf khwtjhš thu  F xu KiwahtJ nrä J it JŸs j Ùiu mf w nt L«. nehœ mu«òfhy«vo bfhré thœ if RH Áia f à jš bl F fhœ rèš neh mu«ò fhy ij f wš VO bfhré thœ if RH Á v d? nehœ mu«ò fhy«v gj xu nehœ»uä clèdÿ 149

150 br W mj Kjš m F V gl j vl J bfhÿs«fhy«mf«. bl F fhœ rè nehœ mu«òfhy«. 2-7 eh fÿ MF«. bl F fha rè m F fÿ bl F fhœ rè m F fis à tukhw fhzyh«. Ïšy juáf Ÿ bl F fhœ riy f l Í«gçnrhjid ia étç jš ÂObud FëUl Toa mâfkhd fhœ rš flikahd jiytç k W«KJFtè bjh il tè tæ W tè njhš mç ò k W«Át jš clš gyåd«gáæ ik _ F, gš, <W k W«njhY F Ñœ Ïu j fáî V gljš thæ nk gfâæš Át ò ãw bfh gs fÿ njh Wjš Ïu j j L fë v â if Fiwjš if, fhš, éw J nghjš gyådkhd eho Jo ò Fiwªj Ïu j mg j«v gljš bl F fhœ riy f l Í«gçnrhjid. Ïu j gçnrhjidæ _y«bl F fhœ riy f l a KoÍ«mit v dbt whš, Ïu j j LfŸ. rhjhuzkhf Ïu j j LfŸ 2 y r«kjš 2.5 y r«ä.û.3 v w mséš ÏU F«. MdhšÏj v â if 1 y r«ä.û.3 F bl F fhœ riy f l Í«gçnrhji dia f gl fh Á bl F fhœai y f l Í «gçnrh 150

151 ÏšyjuÁf Ÿ bl F hœ rè Á» ir Kiwfis étç jš Fiwthf bl F fhœ rèš fhz gl»wj. Ïit Ïu j fáîv glhkš jl giy.mt v â if FiwÍ«nghJ clèš Ïu j fáî V gl»wj. bak nl»ç msî«20 rjé»j«mšyj mj F nkš ca»wj. Ïu j btÿis mq fÿ. rhjhuzkhf Ïu j btÿis mq fë v â if br.û. v W fhz gl»wj. Ïj v â if bl F fhœa rèš Fiw»wJ. vdnt nehœ vâ ò r ÂÍ«Fiw»wJ. bl F fhœ rè à éisîfÿ fšäuš Å f«mâf Ïu j fáî clš mâ Á # å clèš Ú r J Fiwjš Fiwªj Ïu j mg j«bl F fhœ rè Á» ir KiwfŸ. bl F fhœ ry F m F fÿ r«kªj g l Á» ir Kiwfns cÿsd. nehahš ghâ f g lt nghjkhd XŒÎ vl J bfhÿs nt L«. ghâ f g ltiu jå miwæš it f nt L«.bfhR fo fhkš ÏU f bfhr tiyia ga gl Jtj _y«nehœ guîtij jl fyh«. bl F jh Áajhš clèš Ú ÏH ò V glhkš ÏU f MuŠR gh rhw, ÏsÚ, c òfiurš, fšá ngh wt iw bfhl f nt L«Fë ªj Úçš x jl«bfhl jhš fhœ riy f L gl jyh«. nky«ghuhá lkhš kh Âiufis c à jš jid v bd d? 151

152 Ïšy juáf Ÿ bl F fhœrriy jl F«KiwfŸ g étç jš bfhÿs nt L«. Ïu j fáî V gltj fhd m F fÿ bj lhš clnd ku Jt kid F bršy nt L«. Ïu j fáî V g lhš, Ïu j«clèdÿ c bry j nt L«. m t nghj gçnrhjid brœj m F fs F V wh nghš Á» ir vl J bfhÿs nt L«bl F fhœ ry fhd Á» irfÿ Mu«g Rfhjhu ãiya«k W«mur ku Jt kidfëš më f gl»wj. bl F fh riy jl F«KiwfŸ. bl F fhœ ry F jl óá VJäšiy.vdnt ϪnehŒ gu ò«bfhr fÿ c g  MfhjthW gh J bfhÿs nt L«.k W«m bfhr fo fhkš gh J bfhÿs nt L«. Ïu L KiwfëY«jL ò Kiwfis ifahs nt L«. mt iw à tukhw gh ngh«. VO bfhr c g Âia jl F«KiwfŸ R W òw š kih Ú nj fhkš R jkhf it J bfhÿs nt L«. bfhr fÿ c g  MfhjthW.Å lik gfÿ ÏU f nt L«. Å il R ÍŸs giha la fÿ, nj fhœ XLfŸ, cilªj ghidfÿ, gh ošfÿ, fhè l gh fÿ, Ãsh o f, k W«igfŸ ngh w njita w bghu fis m òw gl Â Ú nj fhjthw gh J bfhÿs nt L«. M L fšèš j Ù nj fhkš gh J bfhÿs nt L«. k W«ga gl j glhj M L fšiy jiyñhhf féœ J mšyj k ngh L _o it f nt L«. 152

153 j Ù nrä J it F«gh Âu fis _o it f nt L«. F rhjd bg o k W«Fë% oæš cÿs j Ùiu mf w nt L«. ó #hoæš cÿs j Ùiu m whl«kh w nt L«. Å il R ÍŸs njita w bghu fÿ, òš k W«òj fis mf w nt L«. thu  F xu KiwahtJ Ú ãiy bjh ofëš efu gâahs fÿ mng fiuriy j Ùçš fy F»wh fsh v W ftå f nt L«. VO bfhr foia jl F«KiwfŸ _èif FzKŸs nr«ò k W«JsÁ Ïitfis ga gl  ŠL FŸ k W«Å il R òif nghlyh«. bfhrt  RUŸ, ä rhu jhš Méah f Toa nk LfŸ ngh wt iw ga gl  bfhr foia jl fyh«. nky«bfhr fo kuªâid clè ghf fëš jléí«bfhr foia jl fyh«. # dš k W«fjÎfis mâfhiyæy«k W«khiyæY«_o it f nt L«. # dšfÿ k W«fjÎfS F bfhrtiyia ga gl j nt L«. Á a bfhrit  Q«Ûid ga gl ÂÍ«bfhRit xê f KoÍ«. gl ifia jiuæèuªj _ W mo cau  F mik J bfhÿsî«. bfhrtiyia ga gljâ bfhr Å odÿ EiHtij jl f nt L«. Å o R W òw gfâfis R jkhfîk, RfhjhukhfΫit J bfhÿs nt L«. 153

154 gl ifia R bfhrtiy mik f nt L«. bjhf òiu ÏJtiu bl F fhœ riy g à tu«jiy òfëš gh njh«. mjhtj bl F fhœ rè tiuaiw fhuz fÿ, guî«kiw, bfhré thœ if RH Á, m F fÿ, guhkç F«KiwfŸ, f L gl J«k W«jL ò elto iffÿ g gh njh«. KoÎiu bl F fhœ rš bfhrédhš guî«xu itu nehœ. vdnt Cçš cÿs midtu«x whf ÏizªJ bfhr c g  F VJthf cÿs R W òw ij mf w x JiH f nt L«. k W«VO bfhr foia jl f bfhrt  rhjd fis gfèš ga gl j nt L«. nehœ F Á» ir më gij él tuhkš jl gj ÁwªjJ. 154

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